Salad in a jar 'recipe' on how to layer ingredients

Over the years we have experimented with countless ways to bring a salad to work without it getting soggy or having tiny little containers of dressing popping open and destroying lunch bags — that's the worst.

My husband came across this idea at lifehacker and it actually works!

Apparently, if stacked correctly, these little salads can last up to 4 days.

So here's the magical stacking order from bottom up:

1. Dressing

2. Hearty items: tomatoes, beans, onions, carrots

3. Then lighter bits: quinoa, sunflower seeds, mushrooms

4. Lettuce or spinach

Just don't get crazy on the way into work and forget you have a GLASS jar in your bag — i.e. no breakdancing or skateboarding. When you're ready to eat, just shake and enjoy!