Mason jar meals have gotten really popular. Not just because they’re a great way to use the adorable mason jars you've amassed, but also because they’re a full meal in a single container that you can enjoy just about anywhere. If you’re looking to give mason jar lunches a shot, or just to expand your list of recipes, here are a few that may be just what you’re looking for.

Mason Jar Salads

It’s not the most innovative mason jar meal on our list, but it’s a classic that you can customize with your favorite ingredients or mix it up with brand-new combinations. These five mix-and-match options use staples like tomatoes, spinach, and romaine with variations ranging from Caprese to Tex-mex. Whatever you’re in the mood for, mason jar salads will hit the spot.

Spinach & Bell Pepper Baked Eggs

Breakfast for dinner is always a good time, so why not have breakfast for lunch? This combo of eggs, greek yogurt veggies, and sausage (if you want it) is easy to make ahead of time for a quick grab-and-go lunch that reheats in 1-2 minutes.

Deconstructed Sushi

Learning to roll sushi is an art form. But this simple shortcut gives you all the flavor without practicing your technique. With short-grain brown rice, carrots, cucumber avocado, and seaweed strips, it’s a simple way to get your sushi fix.

Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad

Add some excitement to chicken salads, and have it in a jar instead of a sandwich. Homemade chicken salad mixed with kale, apples, and pecans gives you the perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors and soft and crunchy textures for a satisfying light lunch that’s low on carbs.

Jar-Cuterie

The mini charcuterie boards on a plate called “Girl Dinners” have been all over Tik Tok and let’s be honest, they’re like slightly more gown-up Lunchables. They’re also simple to make and super-cute and they adapt really well to a maon jar. Just fill one up with your favorite meats, cheeses nuts, fruits crackers, and spreads. Keep small items easy to grab with decorative skewers and turn your lunch break into a personal snack party.

Burrito Bowls

Who needs a tortilla to eat a burrito? All of the ingredients easily translate to a bowl so it makes perfect sense they also work great in a jar. Just put your liquids, like salsas, dressing, or sour cream all the way at the bottom and layer up with rice ( or quinoa), beans or corn, and your favorite toppings.

Pasta Salads

Pasta salad makes a great lunch in any form and these various mason jar concoctions give you plenty of options to fit any craving. Go traditional with veggies and vinaigrette or add an Asian flair with edamame, noodles, and peanut sauce. You can substitute zoodles for pasta for the same great flavors with fewer carbs.

Pulled Pork Parfaits

Get a full BBQ feast in a handy little jar. With layers of pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce, baked beans, mashed potatoes, and cole slaw it really covers a whole menu. Switch up the pork and try it with chicken or beef, and top the whole thing off with dill pickles as the coup de gras. You get a little bit of all your favorites and the portion control of a little container.

If you’re not experimenting with mason jars yet, you’re missing out on a ton of fun and flavor. So grab your jar and your favorite ingredients and start finding your favorite combos.

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