I am always stuck when it comes to what to take for lunch. I want to try to take something healthy but always have a terrible time when I pack a salad to go. I saw a pretty cool idea over on Pinterest and figured it was worth a try.
The idea is that, as long as your dressing and lettuce are at opposite ends, you can make your salad in advance and it will stay fresh. Mathlete, the ex fast food worker, was doubtful.
I didn’t have a mason jar hanging around that was the right size so I just grabbed a 2 cup plastic container.
I grabbed my ingredients and got ready to layer.
I started with the dressing on the bottom planning to end with the lettuce. This would keep the dressing far away from the lettuce and {hopefully} keep the lettuce from getting wilted.
I tried to keep the heartiest ingredients closest to the dressing figuring they would absorb the least amount of liquid.
Ready for lunch!
I had it for lunch the next day and it worked fantastically. The lettuce stayed crisp and delicious. I shook it up in the container to get the dressing all over the ingredients and then dug in!
If you need a lunch idea, this is totally it!
Such a great idea! Love this very much!!
Thanks for sharing this! I hate soggy lettuce. 🙂
Its funny the boy and I were just discussing how we need to start bringing lunches because buying them everyday is just no practical for our wallets. This sounds like an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!!
This would have been great to have on hand this week for me as I am taking care of two extra kids {five total}! Come share at my link party! http://www.dwellonjoy.com/2012/03/dwell-on-friday-ten.html
I’m so glad you tried it and it worked! I’ve seen them around and been thinking about it, but good reports are always helpful.;)
Shiloh
everydaygameplan.net
What a great idea! I’d love for you to share this at Sweet & Simple Sunday!!
http://cupsbykim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sweet-simple-sunday-2.html
That is an excellent idea!! I have taken salads before, but the lettuce is always soggy from the dressing. I am so doing this next time so it is crisp!! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation!
Jill
Great tip! I am so doing this.
Thanks so much for linking up at the Spring Fling linky party!
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Great tip! I am so doing this.
Thanks so much for linking up at the Spring Fling linky party!
igottacreate.blogspot.com
Great tip! I am so doing this.
Thanks so much for linking up at the Spring Fling linky party!
igottacreate.blogspot.com
i’ve never seen anything like this before! what an awesome idea! thanks for sharing at tip-toe thru tuesday!
Looks like a great way to pack a salad.
Beth @ Hungry Happenings