Salad-in-a-jar
- Key Ingredient
- Mar 30, 2016
- 2 min read
My number one secret for eating dessert without dieting is eating a large salad in a jar every day for lunch.
Here’s why I, a reformed salad-hater, now love salad:
1. Limitless variations of dressing and add-ons
2. Gives wiggle room for small indulgences the rest of the day
3. Adds fiber and bulk to your diet
4. Fills me up with few calories
5. Gives lots of chewing satisfaction
6. Easy lifestyle change to implement and adopt forever–this is not a diet!!!!
Does it sound like a lot of work to prepare a salad everyday? Especially on a busy workday morning? Hang on!
I have devised a way to make salad for 7-9 days — at one time. My method takes less than 30 minutes (with a little bit of practice). It will stay crisp and fresh for more than a week.
Consider these benefits of storing salad in a jar.
1. No brown edges on the lettuce and no wilted leaves
2. No getting out the salad spinner every day to make a salad
3. On the run? Grab a jar and take it with you. Eat right out of the jar if necessary although I prefer a bowl or plate.
4. Save money–especially when you buy the lettuce in bulk from Sam’s or Costco. No more wasting money on prepackaged salads that often aren’t fresh the day you bring them home.
5. Glass jars are washable. Not only are you helping the environment, you are saving money.
My secret?? A vacuum-pack machine with a wide-mouth jar attachment. I have a FoodSaver brand but I’m sure other brands would also work if they have the right attachment. See this post for more advice on what to buy. Which Vacuum-Pack Machine Should I Buy to Make Salad in a Jar?
ADDENDUM: You don’t have to have a vacuum-pack machine. See these posts: How To Vacuum-Pack Salad in a Jar for Less Than $6 (Plus a Video) and Yes, You Can Use a Handheld Vacuum-Pack Machine to Seal Salad in a Jar
This will not work with the plastic bags and the vacuum. The lettuce would be completely squashed and bruised.
PLEASE NOTE: In my experience this technique does not work well with spinach or spring mix.
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