Mason Jar Salad

Name: Mason Jar Salad with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing; 2 cups cucumbers (diced); 2 cups chickpeas (drained & rinsed); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 cups bell peppers (diced); 1 cup red onion (diced); 1 1/2 cups corn kernels; 2-3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded); 1/2 cup shredded parmesan (optional); 2-3 cups spinach (chopped)

Mason Jar Salad is a 10-minute meal-prep recipe that layers fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and chicken in mason jars for crisp, grab-and-go lunches that last all week. Each jar delivers 28 grams of protein and stays fresh for days when stored upright.

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Total

10 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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From Jaroflemons

Ingredients

1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing
2 cups cucumbers (diced)
2 cups chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 cups bell peppers (diced)
1 cup red onion (diced)
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
2-3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan (optional)optional
2-3 cups spinach (chopped)

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Instructions

1
Evenly divide the dressing and add it to the bottom of each jar.
2
Evenly divide and layer in cucumbers, chickpeas, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and corn.
3
Add chicken, sprinkle with parmesan, then top with spinach.
4
Seal jars and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
5
Remove the lid, flip on to a plate or bowl, toss and enjoy!

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Layer dressing on the bottom first, followed by hardy vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers), then proteins and softer items, with greens on top to prevent wilting.
Fill jars only to the brim to prevent spillage; use quart-sized jars (32 oz) for the full recipe.
Store jars upright in the fridge, never on their sides, to keep dressing from immediately soaking greens.
Prepare components separately and assemble jars the night before for fastest weekday grab-and-go meals.

Substitutions

Cooked chicken → hard-boiled eggs, tofu, turkey, or additional chickpeas (for vegetarian)
Creamy Italian dressing → balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, or lemon herb dressing (use oil-based only)
Spinach → arugula, mixed greens, or kale (kale will soften less quickly)
Cherry tomatoes → diced regular tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes (drain excess liquid)