This weeks mason jar salad is a version of an Italian chopped salad. Of course you could use a zillion different things like olives, tomatoes, artichokes, etc. but this is what sounded good to me. I really love the roasted pepper vinaigrette. A tip I learned from my mother, who make the best salads in the world, make sure you use a good amount of salt in your vinaigrette. It balances the acid!! Remember this salad will keep in your fridge a good four days. Ready to go, when you need it!!
Double Pepper Italian Mason Jar Salad
Roasted red pepper vinaigrette *
broccoli slaw, a note we have discovered over time that the slaw is best as a base veggie. It last the longest.
romain lettuce, cut into pieces
sliced mushrooms
sliced fresh bell pepper
salami, small cubed
Parmesan cheese
fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Layer the salad starting with vinaigrette and ending with parsley. Give a good shake to distribute the dressing.
*Roasted red pepper vinaigrette
1 large piece of roasted pepper, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
juice of half a small lemon
a small garlic, finely minced
salt and pepper
Whisk all together, taste and adjust to your palette.
Do you do vacuum seal the jars of lettuce like I've seen "out there?" I'm eating lots more salad lately, but I need some variety. Thanks for the ideas.
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | April 21, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Oh yum!!!!! This is such a grand idea - and this salad looks divine!!!! :) Thank you for sharing the recipe!!! :)
Posted by: Theresa | April 17, 2012 at 05:52 PM
Oh, this sounds EXCELLENT! And easy but beautiful! You are a wonderful homemaker. Just wanted to mention while here that Michaela drew your name from the ol' conductor's hat for the gift tags I was giving away. Unless your address has changed, I have it and will put them in the mail to you! Yay!
Love,
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | April 16, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Yum!
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | April 14, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Add a good crusty loaf of bread and I'm all set!!
Posted by: Tracy | April 14, 2012 at 04:42 AM
I will have to try this Mason jar salad of yours. I hate having to get out all the stuff to make a salad, this way it's ready I love it.
Posted by: Nan | April 13, 2012 at 09:41 PM
You are amazing sweet Clarice! This sounds and looks so yummy! Thank your for sharing the recipe! Love your photo sweetie! Love, Paula xo
Posted by: Paula | April 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Oooh, looks yummy Clarice. I'm liking this jarred salad idea!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 13, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Lovely idee Clarice! I have feverfew growing in my garden and just picked up some more seeds to plant. Counting the days!!!♥
Posted by: jill | April 13, 2012 at 06:41 AM