• Make-Ahead Summer Veggie Salad

    A Crisp, Colorful Salad You Can Prep Days in Advance

    This bright, fresh salad is packed with crunchy carrots,
    sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes layered over hearty greens. It’s a perfect make-ahead option for busy weekdays, grab-and-go lunches, or road trip snacks.
    The trick to keeping it fresh is in how you layer and store it. Keep wet ingredients at the bottom, greens at the top, and dressing on the side until you’re ready to eat. When you shake or toss it all together, the flavor hits every bite without sogginess.

  • Colorful salad with tomatoes, corn, and carrots in a glass bowl on a wooden surface
  • Fresh green spinach leaves in a metal colander.

  • Recipe: Make-Ahead Summer Veggie Salad

    Serves: 4


    Prep Time: 15 minutes


    Cook Time: 0 minutes


    Total Time: 15 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 1 cup shredded carrots

    • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)

    • 2 cups baby spinach

    • 2 cups mixed salad greens

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

    • 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)

    • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Instructions:

    1. Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob. Pat spinach and mixed greens dry with a clean towel or paper towel to remove excess moisture.


    2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until smooth. Set aside.


    3. Layer the salad ingredients in a quart-size mason jar or airtight container in this order: corn, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, spinach, then mixed greens.


    4. Store dressing separately until ready to serve. When it’s time to eat, pour dressing into the jar, shake to combine, or toss everything in a bowl and enjoy.
  • Salad with cherry tomatoes and greens on a blue plate

  • Pro Tips for Success

    • Layer wisely: Start with the densest, least absorbent items on the bottom so your greens stay crisp.

    • Dry before packing: Moisture on greens shortens shelf life. Pat them dry before layering.

    • Customize as needed: Add grains like quinoa or protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it a full meal.

    • Double up: Prep a few jars at once to make weekday meals faster and easier.

  • Why It Works with Stash Proof

    This salad is perfect for prepping in batches, and Stash Proof vacuum seal bags make it even easier to store washed, pre-cut veggies or pre-portioned greens. Keep greens fresh longer by sealing out air and moisture, then just grab what you need each morning to build your jar or bowl.


    Whether you’re heading to work, school, or the trail, Stash Proof bags make clean, efficient storage simple.

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    Fresh meals are easier when your ingredients stay crisp and clean.

    
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