Step 1

Make the candied pecans by melting the butter in a medium skillet. Toss the pecans in the butter, sprinkle with the sugar and salt. Sauté on medium heat, stirring often, for a few minutes until the nuts become fragrant. Remove from the pan to prevent burning and spread out on parchment paper to cool.

Step 2

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and divide between 2 jars. Assemble the salad by adding equal parts of the apples, goat cheese, candied pecans and mixed greens to each jar.

Step 3

Make the tortilla strips by pre-heating the oven to 400°F. Brush the tortilla with the olive oil and cut into thin strips. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes, or until the strips are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the sea salt.

Step 4

Whisk the dressing ingredients together and divide between 2 jars. Assemble the salad by adding equal parts of the cherry tomatoes, roasted corn kernels, black beans, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and mixed greens. Top with the tortilla strips.

Step 5

Make the croutons by pre-heating the oven to 400°F. Toss cubes of bread with the olive oil and a sprinkle with the dried oregano (if using) and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes or until the bread is lightly golden brown.

Step 6

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and divide between 2 jars. Assemble the salad by adding equal parts of the cherry tomatoes, red onion, diced cucumbers, fresh basil, mixed greens and croutons.

Step 7

Make the falafel balls according to package directions.

Step 8

Make the pita chips by pre-heating the oven to 400°F. Brush the pita roundwith the olive oil and sprinkle with the za’atar. Cut into 8 wedges each. Arrangeon a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes untilthe chips are lightly golden brown.

Step 9

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together. If the mixture is too thick, add water, 1teaspoon at a time, until you’ve achieved the desired consistency.

Step 10

Divide the dressing between 2 jars. Assemble the salad by adding equal parts of the cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, mixed greens, falafel and hummus. Store the pita chips separately.

Step 11

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and divide between 2 jars. Assemble the salad by adding equal parts of the olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and mixed greens