Mason Jar Salad Recipes with Homemade Ranch (2024)

Created On: September 9, 2019&nbsp| Modified Jan 15, 2023 by Nancylynn &nbsp| This post may contain affiliate links. &nbsp| 7 Comments&nbsp| Jump to Recipe &nbsp

These Mason Jar Salad Recipes with Homemade Ranch are perfect for Meal Prep! I have two different salad ideas, but you can mix and match your favorite veggies, proteins, and toppings with your favorite combinations once you learn how easy it is to build them! Aren’t grab and go lunches the best?

Back in my Beachbody Coaching days, my teammates and I ran a really cool free challenge called Fall in Love with Superfoods and we food prepped a whole bunch of recipes using Fall produce and it was honestly one of my favorite weeks of eating ever.

I think I need to do more challenges like this through the blog…what do you think?

Anyway, these salad recipes were a highlight of that week and the ladies in my group couldn’t get enough of the homemade ranch.

So why does it take me years to get these recipes out on the blog? Two words: my kids. But better late than never and if you haven’t tried mason jar salads before, now is the time to jump on that train!

For you Mason Jar newbies, here are some tips for making your salads:

• First, prep all your proteins and veggies to keep yourself organized
• Use a tasty homemade dressing or a clean store bought dressing to keep your grab and go lunch as healthy as possible
• Be sure to follow the order below for how to build your mason jar salad
• Pack a plate or bowl and a fork if you are eating on the go…or just enjoy your salad straight out of the mason jar!
• Look for a larger, wide mouth 24 oz Mason Jarfor your salads. I grabbed mine at Walmart, but you can get them on amazon through this link!

How to assemble Mason Jar Salads

I’m borrowing this graphic from my other Mason Jar Salad post because it’s super helpful to show how to layer these salads with all your favorite veggies, proteins, and toppings.

• First you add in your dressing, then you add your harder veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, etc.
• Then you add your softer veggies – think tomatoes, cucumbers, and matchstick carrots.
• Follow that up with protein such as chicken or ground meat, then any fruit or cheese.
• Finally, place your leafy greens on top of all of that and, if you are adding nuts or seeds, add them at the end!

Do Mason Jar Salads get soggy?

Nope! Well, as long as you follow the graphic above and stack your salads according to that guide, you will be fine!

How long do Mason Jar Salads last?

These will typically last for 4-5 days in the refrigerator as long as they are properly sealed, so I like to make 4 at a time to have for lunches throughout the week!

Can I make Mason Jar Salads with chicken or another protein?

Absolutely! I usually prep a bunch of chicken and turkey bacon and use those proteins for my salads, but I also love them with ground meat. In the recipes below, the BLT Mason Jar Salad uses turkey bacon, and the Chicken Veggie Ranch uses prepped chicken.

What size Mason Jars are best for making these salads?

I have all different sizes of Mason Jars in my cubard for Oatmeals, Omelets, Dressings, you name it. But for these Mason Jar Salads, however, I like using a wide mouth, larger jar like these 24 oz Mason Jars. You can fit a lot of protein and veggies in for a nice, hearty salad!

How do you serve Mason Jar Salads?

I like to shake the salads up and then dump them into a big bowl if I am home or have one with me. But I’ve also just eaten them right out of the mason jar and that works great, too!

What other Mason Jar recipes do you have on the blog?

As featured in the video, I have these amazingFall Harvest Mason Jar Salads with Maple Cider Vinaigrette with a dressing so good, you will want to drink it!

Check out this post for more Healthy Mason Jar Salads from the blog Kim and Kalee!

Also, if you LOVE the idea of portable, portion controlled, grab and go Mason Jar meals, you’ve gotta check out these posts:

How to Make Overnight Oats | 21 Day Fix Overnight Oats

21 Day Fix Mason Jar Egg Casseroles

21 Day Fix Baked Oatmeal Jars

Instant Pot Baked Oatmeal (21 Day Fix)

ThisMake Ahead Lunches for Teachers [21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers]is also an amazing resource for anyone who needs to pack a lunch for work!