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Home » Recipe » Deconstructed Sushi – Sushi Salad In a Jar

Sep 8, 2017 · Last Updated: Apr 6, 2020 by Calleigh ~

Deconstructed Sushi - Sushi Salad In a Jar

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Want to punch-up your lunch? Perk-up your energy? Are sandwiches getting tiresome? Sounds like you’re a good candidate for our happening recipe, Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars.

Want to punch-up your lunch? Sushi in a Jar is easy to put together, store, and carry around. With a little bit of prep and layering, you can easily have your own sushi in a jar.

Viewing the finished product, through the glass, is like peering in a kaleidoscope. Its various sizes and shapes – slices, dices, matchsticks, and strips – are that visually appealing. Rich in protein, high in fiber and packed with vitamins from nutritious veggies, Deconstructed Shrimp Sushi Jars are more than just pretty; they offer a healthy, portion controlled lunch.

Unscrew the jar lid, inhale the first whiff of aromatic contents. Does it whet your appetite? Pour the contents into a bowl and mix with dressing, which is the bottom layer.

Please – no rushing. Savor its delectable flavors, one bite at a time. Now, is this your idea of a bon appétit lunch, or what?

Deconstructed shrimp sushi jar lunch will keep your stomach satisfied through the long afternoon and your bank account happy. And, you gotta admit, it’s definitely different from a peanut butter sandwich.

Want to punch-up your lunch? Sushi in a Jar is easy to put together, store, and carry around. With a little bit of prep and layering, you can easily have your own sushi in a jar.

Want to punch-up your lunch? Sushi in a Jar is easy to put together, store, and carry around. With a little bit of prep and layering, you can easily have your own sushi in a jar.

Our recipe for Shrimp Sushi Jars is fantastically easy to put together and every bite as delicious, as the constructed sushi rolls from a fine dining, a Japanese restaurant.

The sushi aka sticky rice is the only element that must be cooked. Although the recipe calls for packaged seaweed salad, if you’re feeling culinarily creative, make your own. Recipes are plentiful on the Internet or in Asian cookbooks.

You may have challenges in locating packaged seaweed salad. Explore local Asian markets, or there is a Costco near you, they carry it. (Shhh! Don’t tell, but we overheard that even Japanese restaurants frequent Costco for seaweed!)

Want to punch-up your lunch? Sushi in a Jar is easy to put together, store, and carry around. With a little bit of prep and layering, you can easily have your own sushi in a jar.

Don’t give up if you absolutely can’t locate seaweed salad, substitute wakame, meaning ‘sesame seaweed’. If you’re a newbie to Asian cooking, you may not be familiar with Nori, which is edible, dried sheets of seaweed.

Not only are jar meals simple to make, they can be customized to fit your personal taste. For example, Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars practically beg for avocado, which is one of my favorites.

Sushi in a Jar - Not only are jar meals simple to make, they can be customized to fit your personal taste.

Final Thoughts:

When all that’s left of your lunch is a delicious memory, don’t fret. There are a gazillion combinations of jar lunches, with your name on them.

Mason jar mania is spreading like gourmet mustard!


Ingredients

    • 1 lb cooked shrimp (or drained crab meat, tuna)
    • 1 cup cucumber (diced/spiraled)
    • 1 cup red cabbage (sliced)
    • 1 cup mango (cut in thinly strips)
    • 1 cup carrot (matchsticks)
    • 1 seaweed salad (optional - get it from Asian store)
    • 1 sheet Seaweeds/Nori (cut into thin strips)

For Sushi Rice:

    • 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or sticky rice)
    • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon sugar

Sushi Base Sauce:

    • ⅛ cup rice vinegar
    • ¼ cup Ponzu soy sauce (available at Asian store)
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
    • 1 tablespoon onions (diced)
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced

For Garnish:

  • sesame seeds

Step by step instructions

1 Cook the sticky rice according to package directions. Once cooked, add the rice vinegar and sugar.

2 Once cooked, add sugar and rice vinegar. Mix well and set aside.

3 Arrange the ingredients and layer in this particular order: 2 tablespoon of Sushi Base sauce, Shrimp (or drained crab meat), cucumber, seaweed salad, cabbage, carrots, mango sticky rice, nori (seaweed) strips and sesame seeds.

4 Store the jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just dump into a bowl when ready to eat.


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Want to punch-up your lunch? Sushi in a Jar is easy to put together, store, and carry around. With a little bit of prep and layering, you can easily have your own sushi in a jar.

Sushi Salad In a Jar

5 from 4 votes
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Want to punch-up your lunch? Sushi in a Jar is easy to put together, store, and carry around. With a little bit of prep and layering, you can easily have your own sushi in a jar.
Servings: 3
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp (or drained crab meat, tuna)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced/spiraled)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (sliced)
  • 1 cup mango (cut in thinly strips)
  • 1 cup carrot (matchsticks)
  • 1 seaweed salad (optional - get it from Asian store)
  • 1 sheet Seaweeds/Nori (cut into thin strips)

For Sushi Rice:

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or sticky rice)
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon sugar

Sushi Base Sauce:

  • ⅛ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup Ponzu soy sauce (available at Asian store)
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon onions (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced

For Garnish:

  • sesame seeds

Instructions:

  • Cook the sticky rice according to package directions. Once cooked, add the rice vinegar and sugar.
  • Once cooked, add sugar and rice vinegar. Mix well and set aside.
  • Arrange the ingredients and layer in this particular order: 2 tablespoon of Sushi Base sauce, Shrimp (or drained crab meat), cucumber, seaweed salad, cabbage, carrots, mango sticky rice, nori (seaweed) strips and sesame seeds.
  • Store the jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just dump into a bowl when ready to eat.

Notes:

Recipe Adapted from: Girl on Bloor

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 450.12kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.44g | Protein: 38.86g | Fat: 3.26g | Saturated Fat: 0.95g | Sodium: 1471.6mg | Fiber: 3.24g | Sugar: 27.99g

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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Course: Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: sushi salad, sushi salad in a jar, sushi salad in jars

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  1. Elizabeth O says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:16 am

    That Sushi jar looks so delicious and tempting. my daughters is a huge fun of Japanese food especially sushi. So this is definitely perfect to them.

  2. Tiffany Yong says

    September 17, 2017 at 2:58 am

    Idea! Wow, never thought that this can actually be done like that. It is indeed wayyy healthier and more appetising than a peanut butter sandwich~ I'm gonna try it one day and hope that it will not spoil when I bring it out with me!

  3. Tara says

    September 15, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    these sound so fantastic! definitely a way to shake up lunch!

  4. Pammy says

    September 13, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    That is a mouth watering good eats! I love it and I can finish 2 glasses I guess lol

    Pammy - joyfulsource.com

  5. Graciela Alexandra says

    September 13, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    So, you just might be talking to someone who is OBSESSED with sushi!! I LOVED this idea!!! I don't know how I didn't come up with this!!!

    LOVED this post!

  6. Aditi says

    September 13, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    Fantastic idea. Never thought of putting dressing at the bottom. Saved for later.

  7. ipukekawaii says

    September 13, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    OMG! I saw the title and instantly got excited. I'm no foodie but something about eating deconstructed dishes is so ... rebelling and freeing. ^.^

  8. Shevoneese McFarlane says

    September 13, 2017 at 11:39 am

    This looks so delicious!! I have to try this recipe.

  9. Elena says

    September 13, 2017 at 10:30 am

    My best friend loves sushi so I might surprise her with this recipe next time she is visiting me.

  10. Katie says

    September 12, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    This looks pretty yummy. I've never tried eating salad out of a jar before. Your salad combination sounds amazing!

  11. Samantha says

    September 12, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    This is a really creative idea! I'm not a sushi eater, but this looks very appetizing. The shrimp looks yummy!

  12. Kiwi says

    September 12, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    Im sold! I pinned this to my Asian Foodie Creation board because I love sushi! Sushi deconstructed in a bowl? Love this and will be trying!

  13. Bea says

    September 12, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I love the idea of the deconstructed sushi in a jar and your picture are so pretty too! My husband is in love with Japanese food, I think I need to try this out I am sure he is going to love it!

  14. Ana Ojha says

    September 12, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I'm allergic to sushi but all my girlfriends will love it! Though your pictures make me feel hungry. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I'll pass it to my girlfriends and they are going to love it!

  15. Allison says

    September 12, 2017 at 4:19 am

    I've never had this before but it sounds like something I would love! I'm such a sushi fanatic but would love to try it a different way.

  16. Yana says

    September 11, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Whoa! That looks absolutely delicious. What a great idea. I need to try this for work.

  17. jin says

    September 11, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Oh i love this food concept! It def looks a lot heartier than a regular sushi roll, plus you can get a lot more in a bite. Totally digging this creative version of sushi!

  18. Tanvi Rastogi says

    September 11, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    Love your pictures and the presentation. Everything looks wonderful.

    ❥ tanvii.com

  19. Talina says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:06 am

    This is such a fun idea! I love this and will definitely be trying it out! xo

  20. Ithfifi says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:04 am

    This looks gorgeous! I've book marked this post, it's firmly on my to try list! Thank you for such a great post 🙂

  21. Cia Black says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:52 am

    This is amazing , I can't believe it never cross my mind to do. This should be more known. Lunch for Saturday this is a must.

  22. Cia Black says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:51 am

    Why is this not more known. I can not wait to try this out. Sushi is a favorite at our house, Lunch for Saturday this is a must.

  23. Michelle Leslie says

    September 11, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Wait WHAT!!!!! That's heavenly and such an amazing idea. Be gone yea awfully boring peanut butter sandwiches, I've found a new treat.

  24. Dogvills says

    September 10, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Yay! I now can make sushi that does not look lopsided! This sushi in a jar is a great idea! I can even enjoy my sushi any place I want!

  25. David Elliott says

    September 10, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    I love sushi always. Probably the only food that I have craved before. And Sushi in a jar does sound delicious. I love it.

  26. Tanya Ince says

    September 10, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    I love the idea of deconstructed sushi! I need to try it. Thank you for the inspiration!

  27. Sondra Barker says

    September 10, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    What a fun recipe!! All of my favorite things together: mason jars, sushi, and salad! Will have to try this.

  28. EG III says

    September 10, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    I've recently altered my diet toward a more healthy slant and this recipe is right up my alley! I've eliminated all meats except fish so the fact this includes shrimp is a huge plus!! And I agree, mason jars are hot right now so I may as well jmp on the bandwagon. 🙂

  29. Mel says

    September 10, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    That's such a creative idea I love maki, and these salads look just like my kind of lunch!

  30. Ellie says

    September 10, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Oh wow! Sushi is one of my favorite foods we eat a lot of it here but I've never even thought to make these deconstructed sushi jars but what a great idea for a work lunch!

  31. Ana De- Jesus says

    September 10, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I love the idea of a deconstructed jar of salad and what a healthy way to get your greens. It is so beautifully presented as well but then again I should not be surprised as your photography is always beautiful! x

  32. Christopher Mitchell says

    September 10, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    I've actually never seen this done before, so thanks for the great little idea here that is filled with ingenuity! This is one that I'll be bookmarking and making sure I try out at a later date. I love sushi, so this is right up my alley!

  33. Aditi says

    September 09, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    My goodness! This looks like a jar of goodness. I love sushi and am constantly looking for ways to make some easy and vegetarian variants for myself. I'll definitely give this one a try, thanks for sharing! 🙂

  34. Leah says

    September 09, 2017 at 7:13 am

    What a clever idea!! And it looks so yummy!!

  35. five little doves says

    September 09, 2017 at 5:53 am

    I have never tried sushi, not once in 37 years!! I'm not sure why but I just don't think I would like it, maybe I should give it a try!

  36. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

    September 08, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Rolling sushi was always intimidating to me, so I opted to skip the process and just buy it. I can TOTALLY jump on board with sushi in a jar, though 😀 I can't wait to give it a try!

  37. Via Bella says

    September 08, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    Woah! I have Japanese family and I NEVER knew this! I didn't know you can do sushi in a jar. I am learning something new every day!

  38. Nicole Anderson | Camping for Women says

    September 08, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Just love this and it is really practical and yummy! I picked up a taste for all types of Japanese food when I spend some time living in Japan and so much of what they have is tasty and healthy. This is really great to take for lunch. Lovely post.

  39. Kristine says

    September 08, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    I'm constantly craving sushi so this is right up my alley! I would totally make this for a weekday lunch!

  40. Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says

    September 08, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I am not usually a fan of sushi, although I always think it is so pretty, and these jars are no exception! I will have to share this with a few family members who are big sushi fans!

  41. Chelsda Elizabeth says

    September 08, 2017 at 8:21 am

    I'm not a fan of sushi at all! But my other half is so no doubt he'll be trying this out! If you're into this sort of thing then I'm sure it'll be delicious

  42. Howtodiyempire says

    September 08, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I remember the time I went to an all you can eat asian place here in Slovenia. That was the first time I ever tried sushi and I absolutely hated the taste. But the idea of sushi salad in a jar seems appealing.. I'd remove the fish, but I think it would taste awesome

  43. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

    September 08, 2017 at 7:47 am

    I was always intimidated by rolling sushi, but this, I can totally do! Thank you!

  44. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

    September 08, 2017 at 7:46 am

    THis is absolutely my kind of lunch - I would take this over a peanut butter jelly sandwich any day! All my favorite flavors packed into one jar and I did NOT know even Japanese restaurants purchase their seaweed salad from Costco!

  45. Sarah Newman says

    September 08, 2017 at 6:54 am

    I love this! What a great idea! I just got some mason jars so will have to give this a shot. 🙂

  46. Oursamyatra says

    September 08, 2017 at 6:42 am

    The recipe looks so much yeami and mouth watering. I like to have it. Thanks for sharing the recipe process.

  47. Debra C. says

    September 08, 2017 at 5:55 am

    This looks so tasty! Seaweed Salad is such a flavor pop and I love how you have everything stacked. You're right, this is not your average PB&J - hands down delicious!

  48. Amy | The Cook Report says

    September 08, 2017 at 5:40 am

    Such a creative recipe idea! I love how pretty all the different layers look

  49. Familyearthtrek says

    September 08, 2017 at 5:33 am

    Haha ok I belive I already told you once before that I prefer the origin sushi...but I find this quite fun! I can imagine myself having this for lunch at work and everybody would be "What is that??" and I would just say causuallh "Dont you know? Its sushi in jar!".
    The jar thing is really popular isnt it?

  50. Brittany says

    September 08, 2017 at 5:10 am

    Oh my goodness! I love sushi so of course I love your post! Thanks for sharing this neat idea!

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