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Fresh Mason Jar Cobb Salad Recipe Easy Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

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A quick, fresh, and satisfying Mason Jar Cobb Salad layered with crisp veggies, protein, and a creamy homemade avocado ranch dressing, perfect for busy days and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado (for dressing)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and dry thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces. Oven cooking on a rack is recommended for even crispiness.
  3. Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in cold water, bringing to a boil, then simmering for 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
  4. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the avocado just before assembling to prevent browning.
  5. Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a blender or bowl, combine the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, chives, salt, and pepper.
  7. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a teaspoon of water or more buttermilk if dressing is too thick. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Start layering the salad in a mason jar: pour dressing at the bottom, then add cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
  9. Layer chicken, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and blue cheese crumbles.
  10. Top with chopped romaine lettuce to keep it furthest from the dressing and prevent wilting.
  11. Finish with diced avocado on top to keep it fresh until serving.
  12. When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously or pour the salad into a bowl and toss gently to combine all flavors and dressing.

Notes

Keep avocado out of the jar if prepping ahead to avoid browning; add just before serving. Dry lettuce thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Layer ingredients starting with dressing at the bottom and delicate greens on top. Bacon cooks best on a rack in the oven for even crispiness. Dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Mason Jar Salad, Cobb Salad, Avocado Ranch Dressing, Healthy Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Salad, Chicken Salad, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option

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