We live in a world that is full of choices and that is also true as far as meals are concerned. When it comes to lunch, you need to decide if you are going to order at a drive-up window and eat something that you know is unhealthy or if you are going to make a delicious, healthy and homemade meal.
I know what you are thinking, it can be difficult to make homemade meals and many of us struggle with time, so how can we possibly do it regularly? That is where these delicious salads come in. They are premade pasta salads that are put into Mason jars and when it is time for a meal, you simply shake and serve. What could be easier? They may be made for back to school, but you can enjoy them at work as well!
There are a number of delicious salads available and all you really need are the ingredients and a wide mouth Mason jar. It will not only look awesome when it is sitting in the refrigerator at work, it will be absolutely delicious when you’re sitting at your desk, knowing you are doing something good for yourself.
Chicken Caesar pasta salad
Ingredients:
Caser salad dressing
Pasta
Romaine lettuce
Cooked chicken
Bacon
Parmesan
Instructions:
First in your jar, add a layer of Caeser dressing.
Add a layer of pasta.
Add a layer of shredded Romaine lettuce.
Add a layer of chicken.
Finish off with a layer of bacon and Parmesan cheese. Shake it up to mix before enjoying.
Tuna pasta salad
Ingredients:
Italian vinaigrette
Pasta
Chopped spinach
Tuna
Artichoke hearts
Sun-dried tomatoes
Olives
Instructions:
Start with a layer of Italian dressing.
Add a layer of cooked pasta, a layer of chopped spinach, and a layer of tuna.
Finish with a layer of artichoke, tomatoes, and olives.
Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
Creamy Greek dressing
Pasta
Cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Feta
Freshly chopped dill
Instructions:
Start with a layer of creamy Greek dressing or oil and vinegar if you don’t like creamy dressings.
Add a layer of pasta, cucumbers, and chopped tomatoes.
Top everything off with LOTS of feta and freshly chopped dill.
Crunchy Ramen Salad
Ingredients:
Ginger sesame dressing
Red cabbage
Ramen noodles
Edamame beans
Mandarin slices
Green onions
Instructions:
Start with a layer of ginger sesame dressing or any Asian-inspired dressing.
Add a layer of red cabbage.
On a baking sheet, bake Ramen noodles at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about five minutes. Once cooked, take them out and add them to your jar.
Top everything off with edamame beans, mandarin, and green onions. Shake and enjoy!