meal prep salads

These Vegetarian Salad in a Jar recipes make easy and healthy meal prep lunches you will love! Apple &amp; Candied Pecans, Greek Veggie, Tex Mex, Panzanella and Falafel salads with homemade dressings offer lots of variety and flavor for a delicious and light meal.

5 Vegetarian Salad in a Jar Recipes

Apple,

goat cheese

greens

olive oil

Tablespoon red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

honey

mustard

Salt and black pepper

pecans

unsalted butter

sugar

salt

cherry tomatoes, halves

corn kernels

black beans

½ Avocado, diced

cheddar cheese

lemon juice

sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Tablespoon chopped cilantro

Salt and pepper

(10 inch) flour tortilla

sea salt

cucumber,

cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ Red onion, peeled and diced

basil

garlic, minced

Dijon mustard

Slices bread

½ Teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

½ Seedless cucumber, diced

red onion,

6-8 Falafel (frozen or prepared from mix)

Tablespoons hummus

Tablespoons tahini

water

garlic powder

Pita rounds

½ Teaspoon za’atar seasoning

olives,

feta cheese

oregano

Make the candied pecans by melting the butter...

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.

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and divide between...

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.

Make the tortilla strips by pre-heating the oven...

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.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together and divide between...

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.

Make the croutons by pre-heating the oven to...

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.

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.

Make the falafel balls according to package directions.

Make the pita chips by pre-heating the oven...

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.

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together. If the mixture...

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

Divide the dressing between 2 jars. Assemble the...

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.

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

Learning to meal prep salads for easy, transportable lunch bowls will save you tons of headaches during the week.  Perfect for lunch on the go and make-ahead lunches when you work from home.

How to Meal Prep Salads and Lunch Bowls

containers

quinoa

brown rice

barley

wheatberries

soba noodles

beans

14 ounce package tofu

tempeh

nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts

seeds (pumpkin, hemp, sunflower)

sprouts (lentil, mung bean or other)

tomatoes

cucumbers

carrots

roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, eggplant)

broccoli

cauliflower

onion

bell peppers

avocado

berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

citrus segments (orange, grapefruit)

pomegranate arils

apples (sliced)

pears (sliced)

Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce

Creamy Avocado

Dressing

Choose all the ingredients you plan to use.  If anything needs to be cooked, such as beans or grains, prepare them in advance and cool completely.

Cut and prep the vegetables you will be using for your lunch bowls.

Prepare your sauce or dressing and store in small containers.

Prep the Ingredients

Place beans and grains in the bottom of your bowl.

Next layer sturdy vegetables

Top with more delicate vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers.

Package your dressing and greens separately or place the greens on the top of the container.

Store

Combine all your ingredients and sauce in a bowl and toss to coat all the ingredients with the sauce.

If eating on the go, add your dressing and greens to your container and shake until the dressing is distributed evenly.

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