3 Delicious Recipes for a Mason Jar Picnic
Because salads in a jar are way better!
There’s nothing better then relaxing with a loved one outdoors while eating your favorite recipes. Whether going on a picnic or you just need a quick bite these mason jar recipes are refreshing and healthy.
The best way to stuff your jar is to put dressings on the bottom followed with heartier ingredients, like pasta, beans, etc. Then top with your diced veggies and fruits so they stay solid and don't wilt!
Mason jar recipes make it easy for on the go.
Mason Jar Southwestern Salad
Ingredients:
Serves 2
2 cups Spring green salad mix
10 Cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup Black beans
1/4 cup Roasted Corn
1 Avocado
Handful chopped Cilantro
Chives to preference
Pre-Packaged Chipotle Chicken
Directions:
Dice cilantro, chives and avocado. Layer dressing chicken, beans, then tops with all the veggies how you choose. The best thing about this recipe is all of the ingredients are pre made and ready to be eaten! We always love it when we can make our busy lives a little easier.
Southwestern Chicken Salad
Berry Coconut Parfait
Serves 3
Ingredients:
⅓ cup dry black chia seeds
2 cups coconut milk
1 ½ cup fresh berries
1 ½ cup granola
1 ½ cup Greek yogurt (optional)
CHIA GEL INSTRUCTIONS:
When preparing hydrated chia seeds, a safe ratio to start with is 1/3 cup seeds per 2 cups liquid. This makes about 3 cups, or three meals/breakfasts, and saves well in the refrigerator (depending on the liquid that you’ve submerged the seeds in). I usually prepare my seeds in a square, lidded-container that holds around 3 cups of liquid. TIP: pour the liquid first, and then fold the chia seeds into the liquid to make sure all sides are coated to prevent clumping. Once the seeds have all been submerged, place the lid on your container and shake/ agitate until thoroughly mixed. Let the seeds sit for two hours, then reagitate the seeds by shaking the container (making sure to hold onto the lid-to prevent it from popping off) before serving.
Layer your mason jar with chia gel, then add fresh berries, yogurt and granola. Top with a splash of honey.
The full version of this recipe is in the Taylored Living Magazine Summer 2021 issue. You can also check out the full recipe here or watch our IGTV
Coconut Berry Parfait topped with honey.
Mason Jar Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
Serves 2
1 cup Rotini noodles cooked
1 can diced black olives
1 Red pepper
1 Green pepper
1 cup Salami
Mozarella balls
2 tbsp Italian dressing
Directions:
Dice red and green peppers, olives and salami. Start to build your jar with 2 tbsp Italian dressing, pasta, salami and then top with your veggies and mozzarella.
There’s nothing that says summer more then with a delicious and cold pasta salad!
Mason Jar pasta salad is refreshing and delicious for on the go.
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