By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 31, 2025
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.
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5-Star Review
“I love the taste of the strawberries and blueberries with the poppy seed dressing!” -Victoria
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!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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.
Equipment
- 2 Mason Jars
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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
Mason Jar Salad (4th of July Salad)
Equipment
- 2 Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
