How to Pack a Salad Jar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide on the jar size.

   It's recommended to use wide-mouthed jars, as they are easier to add ingredients in and remove ingredients from.
   
   Pint sized jars:
   Recommended for single serving salads; if you wish to have a good handful or two of greens and toppings Quart sized jars:
   Recommended for dinner serving salads; if you wish to have a good amount of greens, accompanied with vegetables and toppings Two quart jars:
   Recommended for potlucks and gatherings
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   Step 2: Clean the jar thoroughly.

   Use a mild soap and hot water to clean the jar and lid before using. , Start with the heaviest ingredients at the bottom and the lightest at the top. , Depending on the size of the jar, drizzle a few tablespoons of your favorite salad dressing on the bottom.
   
   Placing the dressings at the bottom ensures the light ingredients that get soaked easily, such as lettuce, won't be touching the dressing during storage. , Hard vegetables, such as peppers, cucumbers, or anything sponge-like such as mushrooms can be added on top of the salad dressing. , Tofu or beans can add a huge amount of nutrition to your salad jar. , Shredded cheese, chicken strips, and hard-boiled eggs are great "goodie" ideas. , Sprinkle some dried apricots or cranberries to have some sweetness in every bite. , Because these are the most unfriendly ingredients with salad dressing contact for a prolonged time, make sure (if possible), they are the furthest away from the dressing.
   
   Tear into pieces to make them fit. , Refrigerate the jars for up to a week. , Because you will be cramming ingredients, the most effective method in eating these is to dump your salad in a separate bowl. , This is doable, but harder to combine everything.
   
   You may have to eat a few ingredients from the top to get into the rest of the salad. ,
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   Step 3: Learn the rule of layering.

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   Step 4: Add the salad dressing first.

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   Step 5: Add any "soak-friendly" ingredients.

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   Step 6: Layer your grains

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   Step 7: soy proteins

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   Step 8: or legume proteins next.

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   Step 9: Add meat or egg proteins and cheese on top.

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    Step 10: Layer dried fruits.

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    Step 11: Top the jar off with salad greens.

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    Step 12: Store the jars.

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    Step 13: Use a separate bowl to eat from.

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    Step 14: Eat it straight from the jar.

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    Step 15: Finished.

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