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Salad and Veggie Prep Kit
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Prep crisp salads and produce that stay fresh all week with the right slicing and storage gear. The page is split into four sections (Containers That Keep Greens Crisp; Layered Mason Jar Salads; Thin, Even Slices Fast; Chop Produce in Bulk), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 7.1 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:eleganttime Wide Mouth Mason Jars 32 oz with Lids and Bands, Set of 12. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:Gramercy Adjustable Mandoline Food Slicer, Stainless Steel with Cut-Resistant Gloves. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:6 Pack 16 oz Wide-Mouth Glass Mason Jars with Metal Airtight Lids and Bands. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:Bentgo Salad Container, Lunch Bowl with 4-Compartment Toppings Tray, 54 oz. Features score of 9/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Containers That Keep Greens Crisp
- Bentgo Salad Container, Lunch Bowl with 4-Compartment Toppings Tray, 54 ozOur score8.4/10
- Caperci Large Salad Container Bowl 68oz, 5-Compartment (Navy)Our score8.2/10
- Syntic 32 Oz Glass Salad Jar with Silicone Dressing Cup & Foldable ForkOur score7.6/10
- Freshmage Salad Lunch Container To Go, 68-oz Grey-XL, Leak-proof Lid, 4 Compartments, Sauce Container, Safe Material, Easy CarryOur score7.1/10
Layered Mason Jar Salads
- eleganttime Wide Mouth Mason Jars 32 oz with Lids and Bands, Set of 12Our score8.6/10
- 6 Pack 16 oz Wide-Mouth Glass Mason Jars with Metal Airtight Lids and BandsOur score8.4/10
- 24 oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars with Metal Lids and Bands, 12 PackOur score7.8/10
- GLING 3 Count 64 oz Wide-Mouth Glass Mason Jars 2 QuartOur score7.4/10
Thin, Even Slices Fast
- Gramercy Adjustable Mandoline Food Slicer, Stainless Steel with Cut-Resistant GlovesOur score8.6/10
- OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer, AdjustableOur score7.8/10
- 9-in-1 Adjustable Mandoline Slicer with Finger Guard (Japanese Design, White)Our score7.8/10
- Chef's INSPIRATIONS Adjustable Mandoline Slicer, Julienne with GlovesOur score7.8/10
Chop Produce in Bulk
- Fullstar Pro Original Vegetable Chopper & Spiralizer 4-in-1 (White)Our score8.4/10
- 14-in-1 Multifunctional Vegetable Chopper with 8 Blades and Container (Gray)Our score8.1/10
- Ear&Ear Vegetable Chopper with Container, 8 BladesOur score7.6/10
- OXO Good Grips Vegetable and Onion Chopper with Easy Pour OpeningOur score7.5/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1eleganttime set of 12 wide mouth 32 oz mason jars with lids and bands for layered salads, soups and bulk prep.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 32 oz quart jars fit full meal salads layered with dressing at the bottom
- + Set of twelve supports a full week of jar lunches for two people
- + Lids and bands included, so jars are ready to use right away
- - Twelve quart jars take up a lot of cupboard and fridge room
- - Glass jars with metal bands should cool before freezing to avoid cracks
#2Gramercy adjustable stainless steel mandoline food slicer with cut-resistant gloves for safer slicing.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + Cut-resistant gloves add protection beyond a basic hand guard
- + Adjustable thickness gives paper-thin to thicker slices
- + Stainless steel body feels sturdy on the cutting board
- - Gloves need washing and drying separately after use
- - Folding legs and blades take some practice to set up
#3Bentgo's all-in-one salad container: a 54 oz bowl, a 4-compartment toppings tray, a leak-proof sauce container and a reusable fork under an airtight lid with locking clips.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Complete kit in one stack: 54 oz bowl, 4-compartment tray, sauce container, reusable fork and cutlery cover
- + Tray and sauce container keep toppings and dressing away from the lettuce until you are ready to eat
- + All parts are listed as top-rack dishwasher safe, the bowl is microwave safe, and a 2-year warranty is included
- - Plastic bowl: microwave safe per the listing, but without the oven use offered by the glass picks in this guide
- - At 54 oz it holds less than the 68 oz bowls in this guide, a limit for very large salads
#4A 6 pack of 16 oz wide-mouth glass mason jars with metal airtight lids and bands for overnight oats and jar salads.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 16 oz size is ideal for overnight oats, chia pudding and parfaits
- + Wide mouths make filling and eating straight from the jar much easier
- + Metal lids and bands give a classic, secure airtight seal
- - Metal lids can rust if left wet, so dry them thoroughly after washing
- - 16 oz is too small for layered meal-size salads
#5Fullstar Pro Original vegetable chopper and spiralizer 4-in-1 in white for fast dicing and veggie noodles.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Spiralizer blade adds zucchini noodles to meal prep options
- + Push-down chopper dices onions and peppers in seconds
- + Fullstar is a popular name in manual vegetable choppers
- - Blade grids trap onion bits and need careful cleaning
- - Harder vegetables like carrots need firm pressure
#6Caperci large 68oz navy salad container bowl with 5 compartments for big salads with separate toppings.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 68oz bowl fits a full meal-size salad with room to toss
- + Five compartments keep croutons, nuts and wet toppings apart
- + Navy color looks smart and hides minor staining well
- - Large bowl takes up significant space in lunch bags and fridges
- - Several parts to separate and wash after every salad
#7A 14-in-1 multifunctional vegetable chopper with 8 blades and container in gray for versatile prep.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 8 blades include dicing, slicing and grating options
- + Container catches chopped vegetables for easy transfer
- + 14-in-1 tool can replace several single-purpose gadgets
- - Many blades need storage and careful handling
- - Check the plastic hinges hold up under repeated heavy use
#8A 12 pack of 24 oz wide mouth mason jars with metal lids and bands, a middle size for smoothies and soups.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 24 oz size fits a smoothie, soup serving or generous overnight oats
- + Twelve jars give plenty of rotation for weekly breakfast prep
- + Metal lids and bands suit both storage and gifting homemade foods
- - Check the glass thickness and finish before buying multiples
- - Metal lids are not microwave safe, so remove them before reheating
#9OXO Good Grips handheld mandoline slicer, adjustable, a compact slicer for quick even slices.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Handheld design slices straight over a bowl or pan
- + Adjustable thickness settings suit salads and roasting
- + Compact size stores easily compared with full mandolines
- - Handheld use requires care to avoid finger cuts
- - Fewer blade options than full mandoline systems
#10A 9-in-1 adjustable mandoline slicer with finger guard in a white Japanese design for versatile slicing.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Finger guard adds safety when slicing near the blade
- + 9-in-1 blade options cover slices, julienne and more
- + Japanese design style offers compact storage
- - Many interchangeable blades need safe storage
- - Check the blade edge stays sharp after repeated slicing
#11Chef's INSPIRATIONS adjustable mandoline slicer with julienne blade and gloves for salads and stir fry prep.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Julienne setting cuts matchsticks for slaws and stir fries
- + Included gloves help protect fingers from the sharp blade
- + Adjustable design covers several slice thicknesses
- - Julienne teeth are fiddly to clean after sticky vegetables
- - Lesser-known brand compared with OXO and Mueller
#12A 32 oz square glass salad jar with a 2-section silicone insert that keeps dressing and toppings apart from the greens, plus a foldable stainless fork. A low-cost pick for one layered salad.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Two-section silicone insert keeps dressing and wet toppings apart from the greens until lunch
- + Glass jar with a measuring scale and a BPA-free lid, with all parts listed as top-rack dishwasher safe
- + Comes as a full kit: 32 oz airtight square jar, silicone insert and a foldable stainless steel fork
- - At 32 oz it holds far less than the 54 to 68 oz bowls in this guide, tight for a big entree salad
- - Glass adds weight to a lunch bag, and the listing highlights mention fridge and dishwasher use but not microwave use
#13Ear&Ear vegetable chopper with container and 8 blades for quick dicing and slicing of meal prep vegetables.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 8 blades cover dicing, slicing and julienne cuts
- + Container holds chopped veg without mess on the counter
- + Good option for chopping onions without tears
- - Lesser-known brand with less proven blade durability
- - Pressing lid can require force on firm vegetables
#14OXO Good Grips vegetable and onion chopper with easy pour opening for quick dicing of onions and nuts.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Easy pour opening tips chopped food straight into the pan
- + OXO chopper is simple to use for onions and garlic
- + Compact size is easy to store in drawers
- - Only dices, with no slicing or spiralizing blades
- - Smaller capacity means chopping in multiple rounds
#15GLING 3 count of 64 oz (2 quart) wide-mouth glass mason jars for bulk dry goods, cold brew or batch soups.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Half gallon capacity handles cold brew, broth or bulk grains
- + Wide-mouth opening makes cleaning big jars much less awkward
- + Three jars are a tidy way to store pantry staples on the counter
- - 64 oz jars are heavy when full and tall for many fridge shelves
- - Too large for single portion meal prep like oats or jar salads
#16A 68 oz plastic salad bowl with a 4-compartment topping tray and a center sauce container under a locking lid. A simple, low-priced way to carry a large salad with the toppings kept separate.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Large 68 oz bowl leaves room for a full entree salad with greens, grains and protein
- + Four tray compartments keep toppings, fruit and snacks apart so you can mix them in at lunch
- + Center sauce container for dressing, and a lid with tight locks that the listing describes as leak-proof
- - The listing highlights do not give microwave or dishwasher guidance for the bowl and tray
- - No fork or spoon is mentioned in the listing highlights, so plan to pack your own utensils
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