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Easy Antipasto Jar Salad Perfect for Teen Lunches

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This Easy Antipasto Jar Salad is a quick, no-fuss lunch that stays crisp and delicious. Perfect for busy mornings, it layers salami, cheese, olives, and veggies with Italian dressing for a fun, portable meal that teens love.

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 cups per jar)
  • Salami, sliced and quartered (4-6 slices per jar)
  • Mozzarella cheese, cubed (1/4 cup per jar)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (4-5 per jar)
  • Kalamata olives, pitted (3-4 per jar)
  • Pepperoncini, sliced (2-3 per jar)
  • Red onion, thinly sliced (a few rings per jar)
  • Italian dressing (2-3 tablespoons per jar)
  • Optional: dried oregano and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Wash and dry romaine lettuce, chop into bite-sized pieces. Slice salami into quarters, cube mozzarella, halve cherry tomatoes, slice pepperoncini and red onion.
  2. Layer 1: Pour 2-3 tablespoons of Italian dressing into the bottom of a clean, dry wide-mouth mason jar.
  3. Layer 2: Add pepperoncini and red onion on top of the dressing.
  4. Layer 3: Add salami and mozzarella cubes.
  5. Layer 4: Add halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives.
  6. Layer 5: Pack chopped romaine lettuce tightly on top, filling the jar to the rim.
  7. Seal the jar with the lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  8. When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to distribute the dressing, or dump into a bowl and toss.

Notes

The layering order is crucial: dressing at the bottom, then hard veggies, protein, tomatoes/olives, and lettuce on top. This keeps the lettuce crisp. For best results, use dry lettuce and don’t add dressing until the morning of if making for the week. Jars stay fresh for up to 4 days. Do not freeze or reheat.

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