Yahoo Lifestyle 15 Satisfying Make-Ahead Mason Jar Lunches for Easy Weekday Meals
Are you on the Mason jar lunch bandwagon yet?
I'm not, but I really want to be. How fun are lunches in jars? Not to mention practical—they don't take up a lot of space in the refrigerator, and they won't get smashed or crushed if you throw them in your bag to take to work. Not only that, but you can clean the jars out and reuse them. No single-use wrapping here!
I always have a bunch of Mason jars on hand. They're so inexpensive to buy by the case! We use them for everything from beverage glasses to containers for leftovers, so CLEARLY I need to get on this Mason jar lunch business. A week's worth of lunches lined up in my refrigerator in neat little jars? I think I'm swooning.
As it turns out, Mason jars can hold all kinds of lunches beyond salad, from pastas, deconstructed sushi, and even pot pies. Yes, please!
Click through the slideshow for 15 Mason jar lunches to prep ahead. There's something for everyone!
Related: 16 Spectacular Mason Jar Recipes
Mason Jar Lunch Ideas for Work (or Home)
Julia Mirabella
This delightful tortellini pasta salad features basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. Get the recipe.
Viva Veltoro
This colorful salad is a filling combo of pasta and vegetables. Get the recipe.
Damn Delicious
This sweet, crunchy salad will last in the refrigerator for up to a week. Get the recipe.
Pocket Change Gourmet
Taco lovers will go crazy for these salads packed with seasoned beef, beans and salsa. Get the recipe.
Inspiralized
Coconut avocado lime dressing gives this salad lots of fresh flavor. Get the recipe.
The Seasoned Mom
Just 10 minutes of prep will yield these colorful chicken taco salads! Get the recipe.
Cooking with Jax
Make these ahead and freeze them for hot homemade lunches throughout the week. Get the recipe.
Krista and Jess
Sushi ingredients are layered in jars for all the flavor of sushi without the fuss. Get the recipe.
Running to the Kitchen
Say goodbye to soggy lettuce with these cleverly layered prep-ahead salads. Get the recipe.
Fake Food Free
This sweet and colorful layered salad makes lunch feel extra special! Get the recipe.
The Kitchn
Skip the store-bought noodle cups and make your own! Get the recipe.
Cravings of a Lunatic
Customize these mashed potato-topped jars with your favorite vegetables for a hearty and filling lunch. Get the recipe.
Skinnytaste
This protein-packed salad is meat-free. Get the recipe.
The Food in My Beard
These mini lasagnas have tons of yummy layers! Get the recipe.
The Seasoned Mom
These layered salads will stay fresh in your refrigerator for days! Get the recipe.
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