If you know me, you know I have an affinity for mason jars. I can a lot of salsa and jam every summer and by spring, I have a lot of empty mason jars taking up a lot of cabinet space. Also, James and I are eating a lot healthier nowadays. I'm enjoying less bread and sugar and he is on a sorta paleo diet so starches are pretty much out of question for him 6 days a week.
According to this site and also this site, you can make 5 days worth of salads and layer them in large mason jars. Dressing goes on the bottom, followed by veggies that can sit in dressing (think carrots, cucumbers, radishes or tomatoes), then more delicate ingredients, lettuces, etc. One of the layers is your protein. The croutons go on the dry top layer.
I'm excited to try this as it goes along with the cooking I like to do in advance. Chopping lots of veggies every morning is out of the question so making salads in advance is very appealling to me. I already make jars of chopped onions, peppers, and mushrooms for James to use during the week so this would be simply an extension of that.
Also, aren't they gorgeous? It's like they're begging for me to eat them:
I'm also excited about these little ready-made yogurt parfaits using the half pint jars:
Imagine the combination of homemade jams, good plain yogurt, and some of Granny's pecans. To die for.I have big plans now of making all my yogurt breakfasts and salad lunches in advance.
So hungry now....
