Mason Jar Salad (4th of July Salad)

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 31, 2025

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I can’t think of a 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.

Easy 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!

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), and enjoy!

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Mason Jar Salad (4th of July Salad)

5 from 2 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Author: Becky Hardin

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Add a mix of berries, lettuce, feta, and poppyseed dressing into mason jars to make individual-sized salads you can bring to potlucks, picnics, and more.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Equipment

• 2 Mason Jars

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 tbsp 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 tbsp of poppy seed dressing into each jar. Top with ½ cup strawberries, ¼ cup feta, ¼ cup blueberries, and finally 1 cup lettuce. Repeat with the second mason jar.
  4 tbsp 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.

Serving: 1saladCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 767mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 17726IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Mason Jar Salad Step by Step

Assemble jars: To assemble your mason jars, start by pouring in 2 tbsp of poppy seed dressing into each jar. Top with ½ cup strawberries, ¼ cup feta, ¼ cup blueberries, and finally 1 cup lettuce. Repeat with the second mason jar.

Shake and eat: To eat, shake vigorously and enjoy straight from the jar or poured 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 or juicy grilled burgers. You can’t go wrong with grilled corn on the cob and macaroni salad on the side. Finish the night with celebratory red, white, and blue popsicles, or a decadent triple berry tiramisu!

more fruity salads we love

Grilled Peach Salad

Spinach Berry Salad (with Poppy Seed Dressing)

Waldorf Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad