Redneck Tupperware

I pack my lunch for work everyday and I am always looking for something new...let's face it, there are only so many Lean Cuisines a girl can stomach! So, when I saw this idea for toting salads in mason jars, I was stoked. I have tons of jars in my canning stash and salads are perfect for summer.

You can add whatever you like to customize your salad, just remember dressing in the bottom of the jar and the lettuce in the top. Mine is loaded with balsamic dressing, grilled chicken, apples, carrots, strawberries, and these delish Balsamic Pecans. And the tall, round shape of the jars (I used a wide mouth pint jar) is a way better fit in my lunch bag than the normal square container I would have to use to tote a salad. Salads will stay fresh in the jars for about 4 days, so that means less time in the morning scrambling to put something together. These would also be perfect for a picnic! Just shake and serve!

If you happen to have a stash of jars, be sure to search Pinterest for "mason jar meals"--you won't believe what you will find!

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