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    Cobb Style Mason Jar Salad

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    A cobb style mason jar salad that's perfect for meal prep. It's easy to make and perfect to pack for lunches and traveling.

    cobb style mason jar salad with lid on and a fork sitting next to it

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    Mason jar salads can be meal prepped in advance for lunches, traveling, or even dinners. They store easy and travel well.

    This salad is a take on cobb salad. It's filled with balsamic viniagrette, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and chicken.

    products I used for cobb mason jar salad

    • quart mason jar
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons

    ingredients you'll need

    balsamic vinaigrette - You could also swap this out for ranch or your other favorite dressing. I prefer to use Bolthouse Farms Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette.

    grape tomatoes - You can use any tomatoes you like, but I find grape tomatoes work best for mason jar salads.

    gorgonzola cheese - You could swap the gorgonzola cheese out with blue cheese if you prefer.

    chives - Fresh chives work best!

    hard boiled egg - I make mine in the Instant Pot using this recipe.

    chicken - It needs to be cooked. I like using boneless, skinless chicken breast.

    bacon - Center cut bacon is my favorite since it gives a good amount of meat.

    greens - I use spring leaf mixed greens.

    ingredients on a cutting board for cobb style mason jar salad

    how to make cobb style mason jar salad

    Detailed instructions and measurements for making this salad are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    1. Layer your ingredients in the order listed, starting with balsamic vinaigrette. The order of ingredients is important.
    2. Secure the lid tightly.
    3. Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. You can shake it and eat it straight from the jar or pour it into a bowl.
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    tips, tricks, and faqs

    The point of mason jar salads is to be able to meal prep them in advance while they stay fresh and prevent them from getting soggy.

    In order to for this to work, you have to layer the ingredients in the correct order and to secure it tightly with a lid.

    I order my ingredients from wet to dry. Some people order them from density, but I find that starting with wet on the bottom, keeps the lettuce from getting soggy.

    Does the lettuce mix get soggy when stored?

    No. If you layer the ingredients in the correct order and seal tightly, the lettuce will stay fresh and crisp.

    What size mason jars do you use for mason jar salads?

    I use quart size jars that are 32 ounces.

    Will all the dressing stick to the bottom of the jar?

    No. If you shake it, the ingredients will shift and the dressing will stick to the ingredients instead of the jar.

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    how to store mason jar salads

    Store them upright in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat them. You can store them up to 4 days.

    Don't tilt or turn the jar until you are ready to eat the salad. It's important that they stay layered correctly to stay fresh.

    other mason jar salads you might like

    • BBQ Chicken Mason Jar Salad
    • Italian Mason Jar Salad
    • Berry Orzo Mason Jar Salad
    • Pesto Chicken Mason Jar Salad
    cobb style mason jar salad with lid on and a fork sitting next to it

    Cobb Style Mason Jar Salad

    A cobb inspired mason jar salad that's perfect for meal prep and travels well!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Dishes, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 394 kcal
    Protein 37 g

    Equipment

    • quart size mason jar
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
    • ½ cup grape tomatoes halved
    • ¼ cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
    • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
    • 1 whole hard boiled egg sliced
    • 3 ounces chicken breast cooked
    • 1 slice center cut bacon chopped
    • 2 cups mixed greens

    Instructions
     

    • Layer the ingredients in a mason jar in the order listed. This is important.
    • Secure tightly with a lid.
    • Store in the fridge up to 4 days.
    • When ready to eat, either shake and eat from the jar or pour into a bowl.

    Notes

    The order of ingredients in the jar is important for keeping them fresh. Be sure to do them in the order listed. 
     

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cobb Style Mason Jar Salad
    Serving Size
     
    1 jar
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    394
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    274
    mg
    91
    %
    Sodium
     
    997
    mg
    43
    %
    Potassium
     
    730
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    37
    g
    74
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1901
    IU
    38
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    32
    mg
    39
    %
    Calcium
     
    176
    mg
    18
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.

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