I wish I had come up with this idea...it is absolutely brilliant! I've seen Salads-in-a-Jar all over Facebook and Pinterest and since I love any excuse to use my mason jars, I knew it was just a matter of time before I hopped on the bandwagon. The beauty about using mason jars instead of your usual container is that the design of the jar makes it possible to layer the salad so the ingredients stay separate until it's time to eat. No more soggy lettuce! Plus, mason jars don't leak so you can throw this in your bag and not have to worry about making a mess.

Well, I think I've just created my new favorite salad to date! Not surprisingly, it features KALE, my favorite leafy green super food. This salad is very simple and doesn't contain any fancy ingredients, and yet it is still bursting with flavor and nutrients.

I came up with this recipe when I found myself hungry, craving greens, and with a nearly empty fridge. I call this a Kale Avocado Pantry Salad because all of the ingredients, with the exception of the kale and avocado, are my pantry staples. Salads don't have to be complicated or take a long time to prepare. With a pantry stocked with healthy essentials, you can create a simple, quick, and delicious salad with only two ingredients that need to be purchased ahead of time.

This salad is one of my favorites! Giving your kale a good rub down with sea salt draws out the bitterness of the kale and also softens it so it almost looks sauteed. This is a recipe that even non-kale fans will love!