Quick lunches in jar

Mason Jar Lunches

These mason jar salads are perfect for a healthy office lunch, which can also be filling. There are so many variations of salads you can make, and it doesn’t have to be complicated either. This quick and simple mason jar hack will save you time, effort, and money! Prepare them all on a Sunday and you’ll be set for a week’s worth of lunches.

The only thing you need to think about is the order of layers in your mason jar; the quantities are up to you:

1. Start with your dressing
2. Crisp Ingredients
3. Soft Vegetables
4. Meats/Cheese
5. Grains/Pasta
6. Leaves
7. Toppings

Close the lid and either take it to work or keep it in your fridge. These jars should usually last up to 5 days, so you are set for Monday through to Friday! If you are worried about the lettuce going limp, add it in each morning when you choose which jar to take to work.

Get creative and add whatever ingredients you like! It’s also a great way to use up leftovers.

Classic

1. Dijon mustard vinaigrette
2. Tomatoes cucumbers
3. Sweetcorn
4. Chickpeas
5. Herby couscous
6. Salad
7. Sunflower seeds

Mediterranean Style

1. Greek vinaigrette
2. Cherry tomatoes and cucumbers
3. Kalamata olives
4. Grilled aubergine
5. Feta cheese
6. Herby couscous
7. Romaine lettuce

Asian Style

1. Asian style dressing
2. Sugar snap peas and grated carrots
3. Bean sprouts
4. Shredded chicken
5. Rice noodles
6. Shredded Chinese leaf
7. Cashews

Italian Style

1. Olive oil and vinegar dressing
2. Cucumber and tomato
3. Artichokes and sundried tomatoes
4. Bocconcini (mozzarella pearls)
5. Orzo
6. Rocket leaves
7. Pine nuts

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Kumud Gandhi

Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace.  In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing.  Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.