Ok the word is already out on mason jars but I just wanted to reiterate that, because of the rubber seal on the lids, air cannot reach the contents of the jar very easily which means the contents stay fresh longer. You should experiment on your own, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention these pitfalls I experienced:
bell peppers did not cooperate when mixed with other veggies. in fact it is best to just jar everything separately.
Well, I guess there was only one pitfall. (I can only say positive things about this method!) Jarring salads is simply a brilliant way to streamline meal planning. In my house, if we have to take out produce and wash and chop daily, we just won't eat produce. So I have to devote one weekend afternoon or evening to washing, chopping and jarring, then we can just grab them out of the fridge daily. As I mentioned before, veggies can get a little funky when mixed and stored for days, but stored separately, they will be fine for up to a week. As for fruit, I've found that they CAN be mixed (even apple slices). I've never tried adding sliced banana, I'm assuming it might not go well. I have added canned organic pineapple, which was a failed experiment. Anyway, try this at home and let me know what works!
**Studies have shown that you will be more likely to use your leftovers if you can see what's in the container without having to open it!
