101 Mason Jar Salad Ingredients for Recipes

With 18 types of lettuce, finding the perfect leaf for your salad means matching the flavor to your taste buds!

Offering a variety of tastes, there are a number of onions you could have in your mason jar salad!

Kale is chocked full of nutrients and a perfect choice for your Mason jar salad. The question is which type is your favorite?

Pasta can be used as an alternative to lettuce or in addition to, depending on your mason jar recipes. Take a look at all the options that pasta offers!

Radishes are always an interesting vegetable to include in mason jar salads. Perfect for the every day salad, but pickled could offer an even different flavor.

Broccoli is one of the favorite ingredients in mason jar salads. Who knew this vegetable would get so much love in a jar?

Beets could be perfect raw in a salad. Or cooked! Depending on your flavors, this delicious vegetable will help your recipe be its best.

A friend of broccoli, the cauliflower is perfect for mason jar salad recipes. The flavor and nutrients make it worth having in the jar!

Spinach is a great alternative to lettuce and it's delicious too. So many wonderful mason jar salads are made with a base of spinach!

Cabbage is absolutely delicious. Depending on the variety and how it's cut, it can kick up a mason jar salad recipe to a whole new level.

Peas are a mainstay on the plate, but they sometimes are overlooked in mason jar recipes. It's the perfect ingredient as it brings a new flavor and it's the perfect shape too!

Sweet peppers offer flavor and color to any mason jar salad recipe. It's the perfect addition when you need a flavor to offset the recipe!

Water chestnuts are a delightful ingredient to add to your mason jar salad recipe. I've seen them cut in slices, squares and even rectangles.

Tomatoes bring the flavor in mason jar salad recipe. I love recipes that offer more than one variety as it blends so nicely. The smaller tomatoes are perfect too as you don't even need to cut them up!

Avocado heaven is sometimes needed for a mason jar salad recipe. I love recipes that include this amazing smooth and flavorful ingredient.

The crunch from celery is always impressive in mason jar salad recipes. It helps maintain flavors in salads while adding texture to the overall recipe.

The colorful carrot is always welcomed in a mason jar salad recipe. With so many nutrients, the only question is whether to slice, dice or cut the vegetable for the perfect bite.

Radicchio is one ingredient that's always perfect for mason jar salad recipes. It's rich in flavor and the color sets it apart from other ingredients.

If you're looking for nutrients, the mason jar salad recipe might need to include arugula. It's one ingredient we immediately recognize when taking a bite.

I love bok choy in my creations and it's perfect raw or cooked in mason jar salad recipe ideas. The crunch will have you thinking you are in heaven and they flavor is dynamic too.

Chives might not be your first thought with a mason jar salad recipe, but it does offer a flavor punch when you need it! I almost always sprinkle chives on top of my salads before putting the jars in the freezer.

I love mushrooms. Each one offers a different flavor and matching that up to a mason jar salad recipe makes the perfect creation.

Corn isn't just corn by any means. A mason jar salad recipe needs to have that perfect kernel for extraordinary flavors.

Olives can be a perfect addition to a mason jar salad recipe. It's that extra flavor that packs a punch and puts the recipe over the top!

Zuchcini in a mason jar salad recipe can be in chunks, slices are made into noodles. I just love how versatile this ingredient is for recipes!

Capers are the secret weapon I use in mason jar salad recipes. It's that flavor that's unexpected and yet thoroughly enjoyed when it comes time to take a bite of salad.

Turkey is a mason jar salad recipe pleaser. I use leftover turkey quite often for my salads, but you can make turkey in a number of ways to compliment your next salad.

Chicken is heavily used in mason jar salad recipes. Most recipes will offer grilled chicken, but it isn't exclusive to that. Your chicken will be perfect, no matter how you decide to cook it.

Rice is found in a number of mason jar salad recipes. Depending on the flavor, you might find a couple of types to be perfect for your next recipe. The tastes are endless and worthy of exploring.

Winter Squash is one ingredient in mason jar salad recipes you will find often. Depending on preparation and taste, you might be surprised how this element brings new flavors to a salad.

Tuna, both cooked and raw, might be perfect in your mason jar salad recipe. Know exactly what variety works best to enhance the flavors you want to see in your salad.

Salmon is a good choice as a protein in your mason jar salad recipe. With all the different types and ways to make the fish, it's definitely an ingredient to consider.

Some mason jar salad recipes need a pinch or two of mint. It offers a fresh taste and you only need a small amount to make a difference.

Eggs might be the perfect protein for your mason jar salad recipe. As everyone knows, the flavor an egg brings definitely kicks up a recipe to enjoy even more.

We mentioned winter squash, so we have to include summer squash too! This mason jar salad ingredient is one that offers a freshness to a recipe.

Potatoes can make a perfect salad. With so many varieties, you might find yourself wondering which one for a mason jar salad recipe.

Who knew how many types of shrimp could go in your mason jar salad recipe. It's like an endless sea of opportunity!

Quinoa is an amazing resource for mason jar salad recipes. It's flavorful and perfect for different dietary needs.

Tossed on top, croutons are definitely the finishing touch for some mason jar salad recipes. We just love them too!

Garlic can be a nice flavor element when adding it to a mason jar salad recipe. With so many ways to prepare, it's good to know which flavors might be best for your salad.

Looking for a nut element to add to a mason jar salad recipe? Walnuts are a favored nut when it comes to salads!

Couscous is a great ingredient for a salad that sometimes is forgotten about. It adds great texture and flavor!

Chickpeas are another ingredient you should consider, if you are looking for lesser known (but delicious) elements. It's one we use in our recipes often.

Hearts of Palm aren't always understood, but they can be a great addition to a salad. Because they aren't known as well, it is a perfect ingredient to use as it definitely adds flavor and interest if you have guests over to try your recipes.

Brussels Sprouts are a love or hat kind of food. Have yet to meet anyone who doesn't' have an opinion about this vegetable. Its a perfect mason jar salad recipe ingredient to consider!

Tempeh is another lesser known mason jar salad recipe ingredient that caters to different dietary restrictions. Consider it as it's perfect for your next salad!

Fennel? Yes, this is a lesser known delight that many people don't use in mason jar salad recipes. If you haven't, consider it for your next creation!

Ah, they might be small seeds, but in a mason jar salad recipe it give quite a powerful flavor punch! I sprinkle these on many of my recipes!

Basis is a great flavor to consider for your mason jar salad recipe as well. It's distinctive but not overpowering!

Sweet and sticky don't forget about the honey. Many mason jar salad recipes could add a touch in the salad or dressing making it a slightly sweet dish.

Yogurt is on ingredient that not many people think about when it comes to mason jar salad recipes. It's great for a consistency element or even part of a dressing.

Olive oil is always a welcomed ingredient in my salads. It always offers a light taste that my family grows to love.

A twist of lemon can offer a fresh taste in a mason jar salad recipe. I love a thin slice to twist on top when I eat the salad.

Goat cheese is one element I don't use often enough in a mason jar salad recipe. It's got a strong flavor, but with the right ingredients can really dress up a meal.!

Cheese is a mainstay in almost every one of my mason jar salad recipes. I rarely use the same one twice and it's an ongoing (delightful) tasting ritual. Make sure you use cheeses in mason jar salad recipes as they do fit (and there are many that offer low fat alternatives.

Artichokes are so good to eat. Add to a mason jar salad recipe and your guests will be raving about the amazing taste. I consider this a secret ingredient to use whenever possible!

Scallions and green onions offer up flavor and texture. I always try to include these in my mason jar salad recipes. Even if that means sprinkling on top!

Sprouts are healthy and a light flavor. Perfect for mason jar salad recipes that are looking for a lean and protein focus.

Tofu might be the last ingredient of a mason jar salad you would think of, but it's totally worth consideration. Delicious and healthy, it's a great part of different types of recipes.

Black beans are a great ingredient to consider for your next mason jar salad. Using it exclusively or with other beans, it can be a great flavor added to any salad recipe

Nobody would expect you to add dry beans as we are talking the category of beans. From pinto beans to white beans, the idea of beans add as an ingredient to a mason jar salad recipe is something to consider.

I love green beans in a mason jar salad recipe as it's an unexpected ingredient to eat. With the different varieties, it's worth considering which one might be perfect for your next salad.

Lentils are delicious in salads and yet only used sparingly. Your next mason jar salad recipe might be needing a few lentils to further the taste.

Dill is an amazing taste you should consider adding. Easy to prepare, any mason jar salad recipe will have added flavor with dill. The trick is to use it sparingly so it doesn't overpower the other flavors.

I love eggplant. It's one of those ingredients in a mason jar salad recipe that's not used enough. I can't encourage you enough to use it as an additional element in your next salad.

Watermelon is perfect for the lighter mason jar salad recipes. Combined expertly with greens and cheeses, it can be an amazing ingredient.

Parsley is probably used more as a garnish than it should be. It's got great flavor and I always try to have it part of my mason jar salad recipes.

Jicama was a vegetable I knew nothing about until recently. It's a great, light ingredient for any mason jar salad recipe. Plus, it doesn't add too much flavor to your recipe, but it does offer a new texture to enjoy.

As much as I love cherries, I probably don't use them in mason jar salad recipes as much as I should. These plump pieces of fruit are perfect to leave whole or cut in your mason jar salad recipe.

At the date stand at the farmer's market there is always a line when I walk by. I understand why as these fruits are perfect for many types of cooking and as an ingredient for mason jar salad recipes.

Ginger is one item you might not be thinking about when it comes to ingredients in a mason jar salad recipe. Used correctly it can bring together an amazing salad. Used incorrectly, the overpowering flavor will be your guests biggest complaint.

The delicious meat of this vegetable is a perfect ingredient for a mason jar salad recipe. It's sweet and juicy while being colorful too.

Shallots are often overlooked as an ingredient for a mason jar salad recipe. However, if you haven't tried it yet, you will be pleasantly surprised as the flavor is delightful.

Depending on your mason jar salad recipe, you might find pork to be a great element to add. I always throw in leftover pork as an ingredient for my weekly salads. It tastes great and I avoid wasting food.

Pecans, chopped up small is perfect for the top of salad as it provides flavor and texture. My family loves this nut lightly covering top of the dressing.

Cilantro is one ingredient I don't use enough of in my mason jar salad recipes. I love the fresh taste and uniqueness that comes with this ingredient.

Whether you decide using flakes, meat or even a little coconut milk in the dressing, this is a great ingredient to use. I am never disappointed in my mason jar salad recipes when I add this fresh item.

Black pepper isn't just to hang with the salt on the table. It's an amazing ingredient to use in mason jar salad recipes. I have found it helps enhance flavors on every level.

In my opinion, pine nuts never get enough love. They taste wonderful, are found in many favorite food items, but still get left out of the ingredient list of a mason jar salad recipe. Next time you have a salad, think about how much better it would taste with a few pine nuts.

Pears are a fruit that paired correctly can bring music to your taste buds. The mason jar salad recipe ingredient is rather limited in which salads, but for those dishes it does fit, it tastes like heaven.

Sundried tomatoes being a completely different flavor element than regular tomatoes. I love using them as an ingredient in mason jar salad recipes.

Cucumbers are not all the same! Using this vegetable in mason jar salad recipes is highly recommended, but getting the perfect cucumber is what makes the salad a meal.

Pepperoncini Peppers are full of flavor and still, it's not used often in mason jar salad recipes. Don't hesitate to consider raw or cooked pepperoncini peppers as part of your next salad.

Shelled sunflower seeds are a great addition to a mason jar salad recipes. I prefer the salted version, but there are plenty of varieties to choose from. Keep in mind, you can use it as an ingredient, as a topping or part of a dressing.

Mangoes are delicious and perfect for some mason jar salad recipes. While we don't always use this ingredient around my house, the summer recipes and tropical salads are heavy with mangoes.

Pickles are disguised cucumbers (or so I've been told by the kids) and yet, they are a perfect ingredient. The mason jar salad recipes with pickles are complimented by the taste and crunch in every bite.

A raisin or current is a perfect sweet edible moment to consider. A mason jar salad recipe that needs something a little sugary can find this natural ingredient a perfect addition to a recipe.

There are so many delicious meats to put into a salad, it's impossible to name them all. Cut into small pieces, the mason jar salad recipes can benefit wish a small amount of salumi to create a magical flavor.

Asparagus might sound like an odd mason jar salad recipe ingredient, but the tips are perfect for salads. Blanch, raw or cooked, you will have a splash of flavor in your next meal.

Apples offer flavor and are an excellent ingredient to take on flavors too. I just love this ingredient in salads as it is crisp, delicious and always defined.

Bacon. We could talk about bacon for hours, but all I need to say is this meat in salads is a hit around the house. In mason jar salad recipes you will hear about the bacon first and then the rest of the ingredients.

Blueberries offer a splash of color and a unique flavor. For my mason jar salad recipes I don't cut the berries as it creates a mess. Five to seven whole berries, the smaller the better, seem to be perfect for a recipes.

I rarely use sweet potatoes in my mason jar salad recipes, but recently I had an amazing mason jar lunch at a pal's house and it opened my eyes. It's not about using this ingredient too much, but actually just enough!

I love pomegranates and find this to be the perfect ingredient to include. You can use it as a regular addition to a recipe or sprinkle on top. It's a fresh item when used in mason jar salad recipes.

I happen to be a banana pepper snob. I love them and try to include them in every mason jar salad recipe I make. You might think that's a bit much but definitely check out how this ingredient kicks up the flavor of a salad.

Ham offers a salty element to you mason jar salad recipes and it's a great way to use leftover meat. I cube the ham and add as an ingredient. I've even added honey ham to salads and it was scrumptious.

Pineapple is a show stealer, but it's perfect for any salad. For mason jar salad recipes I always use it in tropical salads or lighter, summer salads that I want to have a fresh taste. I've found small pieces offer more flavor and aren't as overpowering.

Grapes are amazing ingredients in mason jar salad recipes. It can add the touch of sweet and, if you leave the skins on certain varieties, a twist of sour for other mason jar salad recipes.

Endive is not as popular as you might expect in mason jar salad recipes. It should be though. it has a great flavor and is easy to work with. Definitely consider it for your next big salad!

Chilies are the kick in the pants some mason jar salad recipes need. This is one of those use sparingly ingredients that needs caution. When used correctly, it can offer an amazing taste.

Yams are typically a side dish, but that shouldn't stop you from considering them as an ingredient. Cubed and added to mason jar salad recipes it's a great mouthful of delight!