Greek Salad In A Jar
How to make a delicious and convenient Greek salad in a jar! This easy to follow recipe is perfect for meal prep, offering a healthy, portable option for lunch or dinner with all the vibrant flavors of a classic Greek salad.
I’ve always loved making a good salad! The salad in a jar trend has been such a fun way to learn and think of new recipes. Last week I made a sushi cucumber salad in a jar and it turned out delicious! This week I decided to make a greek salad in a jar that turned out just as yummy. I love how convenient this makes adding fiber and protein rich meals to your day without too much prep. If you’re looking for an easy and healthy salad recipe, you’ll definitely want to try this out.
What Is Greek Salad In A Jar
Greek salad is a classic delicious recipe and today I’m sharing a detailed guide on how to make greek salad using the jar method! The salad jar method is great for taking to work or school if you’re needing an on-the-go option. I simply add all of the desired ingredients into a 32 oz jar and give it a good shake. It’s a bit easier to eat the salad when you dump it into a bowl, but the jar is great for making and storing the salad.
Is Greek Salad Healthy
Yes! Greek salad is healthy because it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and low in calories. This salad also includes a lot of fiber from the tomatoes, onion, chick peas and cucumber. The feta cheese, shredded chicken, and chick peas are protein rich ingredients as well. I also add mint to my greek salads which is great for your digestion, skin health and more.
What Is In A Greek Salad
Cucumber
I use an entire English cucumber for my 4 salad jars. I begin by cutting it in half length wise, and then cutting them into a couple sections so they fit into my vegetable chopper!
Red Onion
Red onion is super delicious in this greek salad. I like to cut 1/2 cup nice and small with the smaller dice option on my vegetable chopper.
Red Bell Pepper
I use 2 bell peppers for my salad jars. After slicing the sides of the peppers and removing the ribs and seeds, you can place the sides into your vegetable chopper.
Cherry Tomatoes
I prefer red cherry tomatoes and cut them into quarters with a knife. You can also use a larger tomato and use the vegetable chopper. One cup is a great amount for each jar, but all of the portions are up to your taste preferences.
Chick Peas
About one can of chick peas – also known as garbanzo beans – is the best amount for this recipe. You can also replace this ingredient with pasta noodles, quinoa, rice, etc.
Feta Cheese
One of my favorite cheeses! A 5-6 oz. store bought container is all you need for your four jars.
Mint
1/4 cup of finely chopped mint is such a yummy touch to this recipe. You can also use mint in your dressing instead too!
Shredded Chicken
Shredding a rotisserie chicken is my usual go-to for this recipe. I like to take the chunks off and shred them in my chicken shredder to get it nice and small. If you want to cook the chicken yourself and then put it in a shredder, that’s super easy too.
Lettuce
Baby green butter lettuce was my choice this week but you can use romaine, spinach, etc. I used the entire 4 oz. package I bought but you don’t have to use that much.
More Ingredient Options:
- Olives – Kalamata olives are the best option for a greek salad, however you can also use green olives.
- Green bell pepper – I used red but green works too!
- Capers – a small amount can really make a difference here.
What Dressing Goes On Greek Salad In A Jar
I combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and some seasonings for the perfect Greek salad dressing flavor. I mix the ingredients in liquid measuring cup and then split it between my condiment jars.
Healthy Greek Dressing Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 6 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 oregano
- black pepper and sea salt; to taste
How To Make Greek Salad In A Jar
Step 1 – Prepare Your Ingredients
- Using the big dice blade on a vegetable chopper, chop the cucumber and red pepper
- Using the small dice blade, chop the red onion
- Manually cut up the mint and cherry tomatoes on a cutting board
- Use a chicken shredder – or two forks – to tear up the chicken chunks
Step 2 – Add Your Vegetables To The Jars
Add your vegetables to the jar in layers, with the juiciest ingredients at the bottom. I start with cucumber, then cherry tomatoes, the red onion, and the red bell pepper for the last vegetable.
Step 3 – Add The Rest Of Your Ingredients
I add the rest of the ingredients, starting with the chick peas, then the shredded chicken, the feta, the mint, and lastly, the lettuce.
Step 4 – Make Your Dressing
Mix your dressing ingredients together and split them into 4 small sauce jars.
Equipment:
A vegetable chopper and chicken shredder make ingredient prep so much easier and faster! I use it all of the time, especially if there’s at least 2 ingredients that need to be chopped up. My eyes sting so bad from cutting onions so this tool is also amazing for avoiding that. If you suffer from wrist pain, it’ll truly make a difference. I use my vegetable chopper sooo much that I actually wore out my blades after a couple years – but I used them a lotttttt so I do feel like I got good use out of them. And Fullstar actually sells replacement blades! I was so happy I didn’t have to repurchase the whole set again in order to use my most popular blades.
I use these glass 32 oz. jars with bamboo lids for my salads, but a mason jar works just the same. Mason jars would be the best option for taking your salad on the go because the design is leak proof and the lids are fully secured to the jar. My little condiment jars are so perfect for the dressing on the side as well.
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How Long Does The Greek Salad Last For?
I make 4 and share them with my husband over the course of 2-3 days. But you can keep the salads fresh in their airtight containers for about 3-4 days maximum.
More Salad Jar Recipes
1. Sushi Cucumber Salad In A Jar
Ingredients
- 1 whole english cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 an avocado, diced
- 1 can of tuna
- 2 Tbsp pickled sushi ginger
- 2 Tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
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2. Southwestern Salad In A Jar
Ingredients
- Cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Red pepper
- Corn
- Black beans
- Cojita cheese
- Romaine lettuce
- Shredded chicken
- Pepitas
- (Southwestern ranch for dressing)
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3. Pasta Salad In A Jar
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- White wine vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Chickpeas
- Feta
- Chickpea pasta
- Butter lettuce
- Chicken
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4. Chicken Caesar Salad In A Jar
You can easily change the ingredients, but make sure the wettest ones are on the bottom to prevent sogginess!
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber diced
- 10 oz package cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion diced
- 15 oz can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- crumbled feta cheese to taste
- romaine lettuce (I used two 9 oz bags)
- 2 cups shredded chicken (I use the white meat from a rotisserie chicken to save time!)
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More Healthy Lunch Ideas
1. Egg Salad
Ingredients:
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- 2 celery stalks
- 1/2 red onion
- 6 pickle slices
- 2 Tbsp chives
- 1 Tbsp parsley
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (can use mayonnaise instead if you prefer)
- 2 tspn dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp pickle juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
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2. Buffalo Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 celery stak
- 1/2 large carrot
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup Frank’s RedHot buffalo sauce
- 1/3 cup Faige organic greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Printable Recipe
Greek Salad In A Jar
Equipment
- vegetable chopper
- chicken shredder
- 32 oz jars
- condiment jars
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 2 red bell peppers diced
- 1 cup chick peas drained, and rinsed
- 5 oz feta
- 1/4 cup mint finely chopped
- 2 cu[s chicken shredded
- 4 oz lettuce
Instructions
- Add the prepared ingredients to the jar, starting with cucumbers and ending with lettuce.
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Healthy Greek Dressing
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 6 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 oregano
- black pepper and sea salt; to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and whisk together.
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