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Greens to Go: Salad Shaker Jars

Greens to Go: Salad Shaker Jars

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March 12, 2025 Recipes

Looking to add a little more green to your day? Mix things up and give these easy, grab and go salad shaker jars a try!
bowl of vegetables

Build your salad from the bottom up to keep the salad fresh by layering your ingredients in a bowl, mason jar, or any to-go container with a lid. Simply choose a container and build your to-go salad in this order with your favorite flavors:

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Dressing

Your favorite dressing, yogurt, guacamole, salsa, hummus

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Proteins

Any type of bean (chickpea, black, pinto, kidney, cannellini, navy, white), tofu, canned seafood (tuna, salmon, sardines), hard-boiled egg, edamame, split peas, lentils

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Grains

Barley, brown rice, whole grain pasta, oats, grits, malt-o-meal, crushed cereal

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crisp vegetables

Cucumber, squash, zucchini, carrot, beets, onions, celery, cabbage, peppers, broccoli, green peas, sweet potato, radish, corn, green beans, apple, pineapple

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soft ingredients

Olives, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, cheese, water chestnuts, pear, berries, jackfruit, tomato, grapes, avocado (toss in lemon juice first to keep fresh), strawberries, pomegranate, citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit), salt and pepper, herbs, seasoning

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leafy greens

Spring mix, iceberg, romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, cabbage, beet greens, arugula, bok choy, collard greens, dandelion greens, endive, turnip greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens

Remember to leave a little room at the top to shake and combine all ingredients when you’re ready to eat. Store in the fridge until you’re ready to use.

Here are a few varieties for inspiration. You can customize how you like and have some fun with it!

Healthy Eating
Cobb Salad

Dressing

• Red wine vinaigrette

Proteins

• ¼ cup canned tuna
• 1 hard-boiled egg, diced

Grains

• Whole grain croutons

Vegetables

• Bell peppers

Soft ingredients

• Diced cherry tomatoes
• Avocado
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Lettuce

Cobb Salad
Southwest Salad

Dressing

• Salsa
• Guacamole

Proteins

• Black beans
• Pinto beans

Grains

• Brown rice

Vegetables

• Bell peppers

Soft ingredients

• Avocado
• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Cabbage
• Lettuce

Southwest Salad
Greek Salad

Dressing

• Tzatziki

Proteins

• Chickpeas

Grains

• Whole wheat pasta

Vegetables

• Bell peppers

Soft ingredients

• Red onion
• Cucumbers

Leafy greens

• Spinach
• Basil

Greek Salad
Ceasar Salad

Dressing

• Greek yogurt

Proteins

• Sardines

Grains

• Croutons

Vegetables

• Optional

Soft ingredients

• Diced cherry tomatoes
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Romaine lettuce

Ceasar Salad
Berry Salad

Dressing

• Lemon juice

Proteins

• Chickpeas

Grains

• Barley

Vegetables

• Cucumbers

Soft ingredients

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Spinach

Berry Salad

REFERENCES:

MARICOPA WIC COOKBOOK
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/94037/Maricopa-WIC-Cookbook—English?bidId=

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    Clutch or “Football” Hold

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    2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
    3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
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    • You have a strong milk let-down
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    2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
    3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby needs help latching on
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