Category Archives: Mason Jar Meals

Cranberry-Orange Relish Overnight (Refrigerator) Oats

Overnight oats make for a great grab and go breakfast. You can eat them chilled or heat them up if you prefer.  I make these in these wide mouthed pint sized mason jars, but you can make them in any … Continue reading

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Shrimp Mason Jar Salads with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients Vinaigrette: Lemon infused olive oil, 2 TB (try this amazing meyer lemon version from Queen Creek Olive Mill Red wine vinegar, 4 TB (or, if you only have plain olive oil, 3 TB of vinegar and 1 TB of … Continue reading

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Mason Jar Chicken Salad with (Not Really Caesar) Lemon Dijon Dressing

So this was actually going to be a Caesar Salad in a Jar.  But I got all my ingredients out for Caesar dressing, including anchovy paste, and noticed my anchovy paste expired in July of 2012.  Please note that I … Continue reading

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No Lettuce Mason Jar Salad with (a little bit) Spicy Peanut Dressing

Sometimes I like a salad without lettuce – just tons of veggies and dressing.  For one thing, less chopping.  But also, they just feel a little heartier sometimes, and it’s always nice to mix things up.  I came up with … Continue reading

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Cherry Chocolate Overnight/Refrigerator Oats

Overnight oats make for a great grab and go breakfast, and you can eat them chilled, or heat them up if you prefer.  I love using frozen fruit right out of the freezer for these – it seems to flavor … Continue reading

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Caprese Mason Jar Salads with Broiled Chicken

Make ahead these salads for lunch all week – this recipe makes 4, or make 1 or 2 at a time.  They will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. Chicken: 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into … Continue reading

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