Recipe: Easy ways to package your salad in a jar

"Why put your salad in a jar? Because it saves you time and money, and all you need is a jar. But you’ve got to do it right…

1. Put the dressing at the bottom. Make sure it's flavourful enough to season the whole jar.

2. Add the hard veggies like cabbage first, along with any other veggies that will benefit from spending some time in the dressing. Cut them thinly enough so that they soften nicely.

3. Third, add the moderately firm veggies like green beans and peas.

4. Now add rice, noodles, or any starch you want to add. If you want, you can add another layer of vegetables on top.

5. And then add a layer of protein: cheese, chicken or fish. Season it lightly and add a shake of seeds as well (like sesame) for flavour.

6. And finally, fill the top of the jar loosely with fragile salad leaves and herbs. Enjoy!"