👉 DIYSalad

DIY Fresh & Affordable Salad Jars

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Romaine lettuce 3-pack
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup diced ham or turkey lunch meat
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• Ranch dressing (or dressing of your choice)
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Eggs:
   • Boil the eggs until hard-boiled. Once cooked, let them cool, then peel and slice them into halves or quarters.
2. Chop the Ingredients:
   • Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
   • Dice the tomatoes and slice the cucumbers.
   • If not using pre-shredded cheese, shred the cheddar cheese.
3. Assemble the Salad Jars:
   • Start by layering the ingredients in your preferred order into clean, airtight containers. A typical order might be:
     • Bottom layer: Ranch dressing (enough to coat the bottom of the container).
     • Next layer: Romaine lettuce.
     • Then add layers of diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, diced ham or turkey, and hard-boiled eggs.
     • Repeat the layers until the container is filled, ensuring to leave some space at the top.
4. Optional Parmesan Topping:
   • If desired, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top of the salad before sealing the container.
5. Seal and Store:
   • Securely seal each container with its lid to keep the salads fresh.
   • Store the salad jars in the refrigerator, and they will stay fresh for up to a week.
6. Serve:
   • When ready to eat, simply shake or toss the salad jar to distribute the dressing evenly. Alternatively, you can pour the salad into a bowl before serving.

These DIY salad jars are not only budget-friendly but also customizable to your taste preferences. Enjoy the convenience of having healthy and delicious salads ready to go throughout the week!