This delicious Patriotic Salad Recipe in a Mason Jar is perfect for celebrations! This easy to make layered salad boasts vibrant red, white, and blue ingredients, making it a festive and healthy addition to your holiday menu.
Salads in a jar are a convenient and portable way to keep ingredients fresh and crisp. They're great for individual servings at a picnic, meal prep, or healthy eating on the go.
Check out the complete index of 4th of July Food for even more ideas to celebrate summer.
Celebrate Independence Day and summer gatherings with this red, white, and blue Mason jar salad that features seasonal produce.
This fresh and healthy salad is perfect for Fourth of July picnics and holiday celebrations since it's easy to prep and portable.
Looking for more Traditional 4th of July Foods? Try my Patriotic Appetizers, Patriotic Berry Trifle, and even my 4th of July Charcuterie Board. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Tips for Preparing Mason Jar Recipes
- Do Mason Jar Salads get Soggy?
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Recipe Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- Quick Tip
- Before you Begin!
- Storage Instructions
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- Grab Your Copy of the Mason Jar Recipes eBook
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Tips for Preparing Mason Jar Recipes
- Make sure the dressing is added just before eating to keep the salad fresh and crisp. I suggest storing the dressing in a separate container so the lettuce doesn't wilt.
- If you'd like to put the dressing in the bottom of the jar, skip the first layer of salad mix, and begin with the strawberry layer. Add all the salad mix at the top of the jar.
- When you're ready to eat, gently shake the jar to mix the ingredients or pour the contents into a bowl.
Check out my collection of 15 Mason Jar Salad Recipes or my Mason Jar Salad Recipe with Chickpeas for more ideas!
Do Mason Jar Salads get Soggy?
Salads prepared in a mason jar can get soggy if not prepared correctly. The key is to layer the ingredients in the jar strategically:
Dressing: Always put the dressing at the bottom of the jar. For this recipe, we suggest not adding the dressing to the bottom of the jar to keep the red-white-blue theme.
Hard veggies: Next, add sturdy vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and peppers. These can withstand being in contact with the dressing.
Proteins and grains: Follow with proteins like chicken, beans, or tofu, and grains like quinoa or rice.
Soft veggies and cheese: Add softer vegetables like tomatoes and avocado, as well as cheese, towards the top.
Greens: Finally, top it off with your greens like lettuce, spinach, or kale.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Wide Mouth Mason Jars 32 oz - (4 Pack) Ball Quart With Airtight lids and Bands For Canning, Fermenting, Pickling, Freezing, Storage Glass jar, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, Clear
Salad Divider Cups Separate Vegetable and Dressing for 3.38 Inch Wide Mouth Mason Jar Salad Bowl, NO JAR QurHapzy (2 Pack)Pack of 2 Stainless Steel Divider Cups with Lids for mason jars. Both Regular and Wide Mouth. Ideal for Salads, Dips and Snacks - (68.5mm and 86mm)
Recipe Ingredients
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Substitutions and Variations
- Substitute the strawberries with raspberries or sliced red apples for a different red element.
- If blueberries are not available, use blackberries or purple grapes. Swap the feta cheese out with goat cheese or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Any leafy greens such as spinach, arugula, or romaine lettuce can be used.
- Add some protein like grilled chicken or turkey to make the salad more filling.
- Sprinkle in some sliced almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds for added crunch and nutrition.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section provides step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Start by placing a bed of salad mix at the bottom of your mason jar. This acts as a barrier, keeping the dressing from making the rest of the ingredients soggy.
Step 2: Add sliced strawberries on top of the salad mix. Check out the substitution section of this post for a few other ideas!
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
Store the dressing away from the greens to keep them fresh. Place the dressing either on the bottom with strawberries as the next layer or in a separate container.
Try using a Stainless Steel Divider Cup Lid that you can use in place of a traditional lid to store the dressing. It helps to keep the wet dressing away from the dry lettuce greens.
Step 3: Add a layer of feta cheese on top of the strawberries. Any other white cheese will work as well to give you the red-white-blue effect.
Step 4: Layer in the blueberries. See the red-white-blue theme??
Quick Tip
Layer the fruit and cheese around the edges of the jar first so you can see distinct red, white, and blue layers.
Step 5: Then top with more salad mix. If you're not eating this right away, you can add the lid and band on top and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
Before you Begin!
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Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: Screw a lid on top of the Mason jar and store for up to 5 days. Once the salad is mixed up with the dressing, it's best consumed right away.
Freezer: Mason jar salads are not recommended for freezing because fresh vegetables and greens don’t thaw well — they can become soggy and lose their texture.
Recipe FAQ's
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A salad in a mason jar can last 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator if layered properly. Start with dressing at the bottom, followed by hearty vegetables, proteins, and grains, then top with leafy greens to keep everything fresh and crisp.
Mason jar salads are a convenient meal prep option that keeps ingredients fresh by layering dressing at the bottom and greens at the top. They’re portable, space-saving, and a great way to enjoy healthy, ready-to-eat meals throughout the week.
Pint sized jars are great for individual servings. If you'd like to store a larger dinner salad, a quart sized jar will have plenty of room for the extra add ons.
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Or you might enjoy this recipe for Red White and Blue Fruit Salad. Check out my other recipe for 4th of July Charcuterie Cups.
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Patriotic Salad Recipe in a Mason Jar
Ingredients
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Method
- Wash lettuce and place some at the bottom of the jar.
- Slice the washed strawberries and place them into the jar.
- Add feta cheese on top of the strawberries.
- Wash blueberries and place them on top of the feta cheese.
- Add more lettuce to the top of the jar.
- Serve with a dressing of your choice.
Linda Johnston says
Love how you made this mason jar into a patriotic dish! Happy 4th of July.
Lois says
Thank you Linda! Happy 4th to you and your family!
Kerryanne says
Such a great healthy recipe Lois.
Thank you for sharing your patriotic salad recipe in a mason jar at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring it at today's party and pinning too.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Paula Short says
What a wonderfully refreshing idea. This sounds delightful.
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