I Can’t Get Enough of this Simple Greek Salad in a Jar Recipe
I have been on a serious Greek Salad kick for over a year now. I just can’t get enough of it.
From the sweet red onions to kalamata olives and feta cheese, Greek salad is just one of those salads that has an array of delicious flavors.
That’s why I started meal-prepping Greek Mason Jar Salads ahead of time.
All the chopping is done at once!
This way you have a fresh, crisp salad in a jar ready to go. Just dump it on a plate and magically the greens are on the bottom and dressing is poured on top!
Getting in your greens and veggies has never been easier. And with the addition of chicken, this salad is a full meal.
For an easy appetizer recipe, try out these Greek Salad Skewers. You and your guests will love them.
Greek Mason Jar Salad Recipe
This recipe has two parts: the salad and the dressing. You will need four quart-size mason jars.
Salad Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce – A crisp, sturdy green that makes a nice bed for the rest of the Greek salad components.
Feta Cheese – Authentic Greek salads often come with a single chunk of feta on top. However, crumbled feta is best for jar salads.
Kalamata Olives – I don’t think you could call it a Greek salad without olives. Get a jar of pitted Kalamata.
Red Onion – This sweet and tangy onion is a must for Greek salads! It also adds a nice pop of color.
English Cucumber – No need to peel this thinner skinned cucumber that also has less seeds than a regular one.
Green Bell Pepper – Go for a green pepper when making a traditional Greek salad (not yellow, orange or red).
Grape Tomatoes – Cut them in half or slice a large tomato into wedges. I prefer grape or cherry tomatoes for mason jar salads.
Chicken – Turn your Greek salad into a meal with a protein like chicken. Chickpeas are another option.
Dressing Ingredients
Greek Salad Dressing is a vinaigrette with olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano and minced garlic.
Additionally, salt may be added to taste. I’ve been known to add a splash of the salty liquid from the olive jar instead.
Vinaigrettes are normally a 3 to 1 ratio of oil to vinegar, which is how I make this dressing. However, you may adjust the ratio to your preference.
To emulsify the dressing, just whisk it or use my favorite method–shake it vigorously in a small mason jar.
How to Make Greek Salad in a Mason Jar
There are 3 steps to make Greek salad in a jar: make the dressing, prep the veggies, layer the salad in the jar.
The goal is to layer the salad in a jar in a way that keeps the greens from wilting and the salad as crisp as possible. This is why I like to chop the veggies into fairly thick pieces.
Basic order salad components go into the jar:
- Put the dressing into the jar first.
- Work your way up from hard veggies to soft veggies and other ingredients.
- Greens should be the last layer and should rest on top of a fairly dry ingredient.
Mason Jar Greek Salad Layers
- Greek Salad Dressing (bottom of jar)
- Red Onion
- English Cucumber
- Tomatoes
- Green Pepper
- Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Chicken
- Romain Lettuce (top of jar)
Detailed recipe and instructions are in recipe card at bottom of post.
Best Size Mason Jar for Salads
A quart size mason jar with a wide mouth is the best size jar for packing lunch and dinner salads into.
These 32-ounce jars are ideal for salads with lots of chopped veggies, toppings and greens, like a Greek salad.
To avoid spills, swap out standard mason jar lids and rings for leakproof lids.
My Favorite Mason Jar Lid
I love these leak-proof mason jar lids, especially for salads. They come in wide and regular mouth and are easier to clean than the typical bands and lids.
How Long Do Mason Jar Salads Last?
Mason jar salads last up to 3-5 days when stored in the refrigerator.
Make it with the freshest ingredients, for the longest-lasting salad.
Typically, I prepare no more than four salad jars at a time when there’s meat protein in it, like chicken.
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Greek Mason Jar Salad
Greek Salad in a jar is a simple mason jar salad with layers of red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, chicken and Romaine lettuce. This salad in a jar only takes minutes to put together and is an ideal meal prep solution for healthy lunch or dinner salads that come out fresh and crisp.
Ingredients
For the Greek Salad Dressing
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Greek Salad with Chicken
- 2-3 hearts Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 pound cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 32 Kalamata olives
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: To make the vinaigrette, put olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, oregano and salt into a small jar with sealed lid and shake to emulsify.
- Prep the Salad Components: Wash and spin dry Romaine lettuce and cut into chunks. Slice green pepper into strips and cut each strip into three pieces. Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Cut the cucumber into thick slices, then cut each slice in half. Dice the red onion and slice the cooked chicken.
- Layer the Greek Salad in the jar. Divide each ingredient into four equal portions and layer them into four quart-size mason jars in this order: dressing, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, chicken, lettuce,
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