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Fresh Mason Jar Cobb Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Included

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A fresh, filling Mason jar Cobb salad layered with crisp veggies, protein, and a creamy homemade ranch dressing, perfect for quick lunches and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (spring mix preferred)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced (peeled if desired)
  • 1 ripe but firm avocado, sliced
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 4 slices crispy center-cut bacon, crumbled
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and buttermilk until smooth.
  2. Add chopped parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the dressing. Whisk until combined and refrigerate.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
  4. Hard boil eggs for about 10 minutes, cool, peel, and chop.
  5. Dice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
  7. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and slice avocado just before assembling.
  8. Layer the salad in Mason jars starting with 2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom.
  9. Add ½ cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup diced cucumber, and ¼ cup chicken pieces.
  10. Add ¼ cup crumbled bacon, ¼ cup chopped hard-boiled eggs, and 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or feta.
  11. Add avocado slices on top, then pack 1 cup of mixed greens gently but firmly to fill the jar.
  12. Seal jars tightly and store upright in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  13. When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to mix or pour onto a plate and toss.

Notes

Add dressing at the bottom and greens on top to prevent sogginess. Slice avocado last and add just before eating to avoid browning. Cook bacon and hard-boil eggs simultaneously to save time. Whisk dressing by hand for best texture.

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Keywords: Mason jar salad, Cobb salad, homemade ranch dressing, meal prep, healthy lunch, portable salad

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