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Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch

Name: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp light mayonnaise; 1/4 cup 1% buttermilk; 1/4 cup scallion (chopped ); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/8 teaspoon dried basil; fresh black pepper; 2 strips center-cut bacon; 10 grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, quartered); 2 ounces 1/2 small haas avocado (diced); 2 large hard-boiled eggs (diced); 4 ounces grilled chicken breast (diced, or leftover rotisserie chicken); 1/2 ounce crumbled gorgonzola ( or blue cheese (1 generous tablespoon )); 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped )

A layered cobb salad packed into a jar with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing, designed to travel well and stay fresh for days. The jar format keeps ingredients separated until you're ready to eat, making it ideal for meal prep.

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Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch

Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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From Skinnytaste

Ingredients

2 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/4 cup 1% buttermilk
1/4 cup scallion (chopped )
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
fresh black pepper
2 strips center-cut bacon
10 grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, quartered)
2 ounces 1/2 small haas avocado (diced)
2 large hard-boiled eggs (diced)
4 ounces grilled chicken breast (diced, or leftover rotisserie chicken)
1/2 ounce crumbled gorgonzola ( or blue cheese (1 generous tablespoon ))
4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped )

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Instructions

1
Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Set aside
2
Cook the bacon according to package directions. Once cooked, place strips on a paper towel lined plate and allow to cool. Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes, avocado, eggs, and chicken. Once cool, chop the bacon.
3
In each quart size mason jar, divide all ingredients evenly. Starting with the dressing, layer the dressing on the bottom of the jars, then top with the chicken, then the tomatoes, followed by the eggs, then cheese, bacon and top with chopped romaine and avocado (I suggest adding avocado the day you plan to eat it).

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Layer dressing first at the jar bottom, then dense vegetables and proteins, with delicate greens on top—this prevents wilting and keeps textures intact for days.
Use center-cut bacon or thick-cut varieties; they hold up better in a jar than thin bacon and don't get soggy as quickly.
Chop all ingredients uniformly so they distribute evenly in layers and are easy to eat directly from the jar without shaking.
Fill the jar only to the rim when sealed; overpacking compresses ingredients and speeds wilting.

Substitutions

1% buttermilk → Greek yogurt thinned with milk (tangier flavor, creamier texture)
Center-cut bacon → prosciutto or smoked turkey (leaner, adds different flavor profile)
Blue cheese → feta or goat cheese (milder alternative for blue cheese aversion)
Fresh black pepper → white pepper (if black specks are not desired)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble jars up to 4 days ahead; keep sealed in the refrigerator. Shake or toss contents into a bowl before eating to redistribute dressing.

Equipment

mason jars or glass jars with airtight lids (quart size recommended)

Common Questions

How long does a cobb salad in a jar stay fresh?

When properly layered with dressing at the bottom, it stays fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Keep it sealed in an airtight jar to prevent wilting.

Can I make the buttermilk ranch dressing ahead?

Yes, the dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Shake or stir before using.

What's the correct order to layer ingredients in the jar?

Start with dressing at the bottom, then add sturdy vegetables (tomatoes, blue cheese), proteins (chicken, bacon, eggs), then delicate greens on top to prevent wilting.