Hey y’all! Today’s recipe post is part 1 of a healthy lunch box meal prep series I’m doing with Monbento where I’m sharing 5 Make-Ahead Healthy Lunch Box Ideas using their popular Bento Boxes, MB Jars, and MB Water Bottle. In this post, I’m sharing my delicious loaded burger bowl salad in a jar, and all I can say is – IT IS AMAZINGLY GOOD!
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This healthy salad recipe is 100% gluten free, paleo, grain free, and can be made low carb & Keto friendly by subsituting the Thousand Island Dressing with my homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing.
How to Prepare this Loaded Burger Bowl Salad In A Jar
Any salad can be prepped salad-in-a-jar style by simply layering the ingredients. The idea is to add the salad dressing to the bottom of the jar followed by the protein. Then, simply layer the ingredients with the highest water content on the bottom with the lettuce being the last ingredient added to avoid it getting soggy.
By prepping your salads in a jar, you can usually prep them up to 3-4 days in advance. So, it’s an easy way to meal prep salads as a healthy lunch option throughout the week that you just grab-and-go!
I love the MB Jar for this because it has the airtight seal on the lid so it tends to stay fresher longer, but you can also use a regular mason jar.

Nutritional Info (Macros)
Below, I’ve calculated the macros for 1 Loaded Burger Bowl Salad (not including the thousand island dressing).
Below, I’ve calculated the macros for 1 serving of the Thousand Island Dressing. 1 Serving = 2 Tbsp

Looking for More Healthy Lunch Ideas?
If you’re on the search for more healthy lunch recipes, I’ve listed a few of my favorites below!
- Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad (grain free and paleo)
- Pecan Butternut Squash Chicken & Wild Rice (gluten free)
- Autumn Harvest Nourishing Buddha Bowl (vegan and plant-based)
- Meal Replacement Superfood Smoothie (for boosting weight loss)
- Creamy Salmon Salad (great for sandwiches, wraps, etc.)
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Monbento, and I did receive compensation for this post. All of the opinions are my own. Thank you for your support! It is because of you that I’m able to maintain this blog and continue posting new recipes and content for y’all.
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Hi Kayla!
I am wondering if you ever take on nutrition clients virtually.
I am seeing a local nutritionist that operates out of a hospital and she does not have a holistic mindset. I’d love to find someone like you to help me start a more specific meal prep plan.
much love,
Angelica
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Hi Kayla! This is the BEST salad ever! This is on repeat in our house. I make it once a week and it hits the spot when we’re craving burgers. The thousand island dressing is delicious! So easy to make! Thank you for taking the time to create these incredible recipes for us!