What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with an adorable and portable Mason Jar Salad? This 4th of July Salad with strawberries, blueberries, and feta is a fun way to celebrate Summer while staying healthy.
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What’s in this Mason Jar Salad Recipe?
When someone (who is clearly a genius) came up with mason jar salads, I bet they were pretty pleased with themselves. Portable, adorable, and delicious– I think I’m in love! This fun and festive 4th of July salad is the perfect appetizer for your celebration!
- Poppy Seed Dressing: This is my favorite dressing for this type of salad!
- Strawberries: Add a festive red element and a wonderful fruity flavor to this salad.
- Feta Cheese: The perfect white element that’s creamy and tangy to offset all that wonderful sweet fruit.
- Blueberries: These give us the blue element for this salad.
- Spring Mix Lettuce: I love a good mix of greens in my salads, but feel free to choose your favorite blend!
Pro Tip: Make sure the salad dressing goes on the bottom so your lettuce doesn’t get soggy!
Variations on Salad in a Mason Jar
This method for making salads is so fun, easy, and endlessly adaptable. So start with your favorite dressing (ranch is calling my name!), stack up your favorite toppings (fresh veggies, grilled chicken, cheese, candied nuts… go crazy!), and enjoy!
The best thing about this salad is that it’s easy to seal and save! Just screw on the lid and pop it in the fridge! If you don’t have a lid handy, you can also place some plastic wrap on top and secure it with a rubber band.
When layered like this, it does! Separating the dressing from the greens especially helps to preserve their freshness!
Simply shake up the salad (with the lid on, of course!) and eat it right from the jar or dump it into a bowl.
How to Store
Store leftover mason jar salad in the original (unshaken) jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this fun and festive 4th of July salad at your BBQ alongside classics, like grilled hot dogs, juicy grilled burgers, grilled corn on the cob, and macaroni salad. Finish the night with some red, white, and blue popsicles, or triple berry tiramisu!
5-Star Review
“I love the taste of the strawberries and blueberries with the poppy seed dressing!” – Victoria
Mason Jar Salad (4th of July Salad)
Equipment
- 2 Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons poppy seed dressing store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 cups spring mix lettuce
Instructions
- To assemble your mason jars, start by pouring in 2 tablespoons of poppy seed dressing into each jar. Top with ½ cup strawberries, ¼cup feta, ¼ cup blueberries, and finally 1 cup lettuce. Repeat with the second mason jar.4 tablespoons poppy seed dressing, 1 cup chopped strawberries, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup blueberries, 2 cups spring mix lettuce
- To eat, shake vigorously and enjoy straight from the jar or poured into a bowl.
Becky’s Tips
- Make sure the salad dressing goes on the bottom so your lettuce doesn’t get soggy!
- Shake well before serving.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
More Fruity Salad Recipes We Love
- Strawberry Bacon Salad
- Strawberry Salad
- Mandarin Orange Salad
- Waldorf Salad
- Kale Apple Salad
- Grilled Peach Salad
- Spinach Berry Salad
- Watermelon Salad
I thought it said somewhere that it was good in the fridge for X amount of days….or did I just make that up? LoL
You are 1 STAR. And a pathetic individual for giving this recipe one star, when it inspires people that may not eat healthy to try something delicious and healthy.
I love the taste of the strawberries and blueberries with the poppy seed dressing!
Thanks Victoria!
I used store bought poppy seed dressing. I’m not sure why that makes this recipe a one star, but to each their own. There are lots of great recipes for poppy seed dressing on the internet, here is one we love. Thanks. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-poppy-seed-dressing
Where may I find your recipe for the poppy seed dressing?
Hey Kari, I just used store-bought poppy seed dressing for this one. I have never made it, but I’ve heard its pretty easy!
What a pretty salad! I haven’t made a mason jar salad yet so I’m even later than you to the party! haha
Thanks girl!!
I have yet to jump on the salad in a jar bandwagon. They are super cute, and I love the fruit and feta combo. Gorgeous photos.
Thank you so much Jennie!!
What a fun idea for a salad! And a little twist on the same old mason jar salads. YUM!
Thanks so much Cristina!
I have yet to make a mason jar salad! I think they are super cute and I really don’t know why I haven’t made one. I am always like 5 years behind on trends it seems, but oh well better late then never! This salad is super cute and festive and I bet it tastes great too!! Love it!!
I’m ALWAYS behind on trends too Malinda…ha! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Love this idea. Seriously, like you said, this salad is adorable.
Thanks mom!!!