The salad jar: our new lunch at the office
The salad in jar , more commonly called on the other side of the Atlantic "jar salad" , invades the food space ! Many people know the not always pleasant meal breaks of the canteen , or are satisfied with ready-made industrial dishes. This is the renewal of the pause dej '... It is the famous American brand of glass jars Manson Jar , who launched these pretty and colorful salads. Healthy and ecological (glass being less toxic than plastic), they are very simple to make and can be eaten in all seasons.
The salad jar: how to prepare it?
Many salad recipes are possible, whether based on pasta or chicken pieces . And, you do not have to be an ace of the kitchen to prepare these salads in jars . First you need to get your Mason Jar, available on Amazon or Ebay. Then you have to stack the ingredients in order , for a more aesthetic result. Some tips can nevertheless help:
- Begin by adding the vinaigrette with the heavy foods (pasta, quinoa ...), then add the light ingredients (salad, herbs ...)
- Choose a jar large enough to distinguish the different layers of salads.
- Shake the jar well before tasting so that the sauce is well distributed.
Before tasting, it is best to leave a little fridge where it can be kept maximum 5 days.
