Mason Jar Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Chicken | CookOS

Mason Jar Cobb Salad

Name: Mason Jar Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp lime juice; 1 tsp lemon juice; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 6 oz cooked honey mustard chicken, diced; 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped; 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped

This mason jar cobb salad layers honey mustard chicken, blue cheese, tomatoes, and red onion with a simple homemade vinaigrette, designed for convenient meal prep and portable lunches.

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Total

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp lemon juiceoptional
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 oz cooked honey mustard chicken, diced
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups iceberg lettuce, choppedoptional

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Instructions

1
Finely chop your choice of romaine or iceberg lettuce and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lime juice (or lemon juice), salt, and pepper.
3
Pour the dressing into the bottom of a large mason jar.
4
Begin layering the salad ingredients on top of the dressing, starting with the cherry tomatoes.
5
Add a layer of finely diced red onion.
6
Add a layer of blue cheese crumbles.
7
Add a layer of cooked, crumbled bacon.
8
Add a layer of diced cooked chicken.
9
Add a layer of chopped hard-boiled egg.
10
Finish by packing the chopped lettuce on top.
11
Seal the jar and store in the refrigerator. To serve, turn the jar upside down into a bowl, allowing the dressing to coat the salad, and toss to combine.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Layer in reverse order of use: dressing at jar bottom, sturdy vegetables next, protein and cheese in middle, leafy greens last on top to keep them crisp.
Prep chicken while warm and season generously with salt and pepper before adding honey mustard glaze for better flavor absorption.
Use a wide-mouth mason jar (quart-size) for easier layering and eating directly from the jar without transferring to a bowl.
Shake the sealed jar vigorously for 10-15 seconds before eating to distribute vinaigrette evenly through all layers.

Substitutions

Balsamic vinegar → red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (use same amount)
Blue cheese → feta cheese or goat cheese (use same amount)
Honey mustard chicken → grilled shrimp or hard-boiled eggs (for vegetarian option)
Dijon mustard → whole grain mustard (use same amount, slightly different texture)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled jars in the refrigerator up to 3 days with dressing separate; shake well before eating. Chicken and vinaigrette can be made 5 days ahead.

Equipment

mason jars (quart-size, wide-mouth preferred) · video recording equipment (recipe includes instructional video)

Common Questions

How far in advance can I assemble a mason jar cobb salad?

Assemble up to 3 days ahead. Keep the vinaigrette in a separate container and shake or pour it over just before eating to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.

What's the best way to layer a mason jar salad?

Start with dressing at the bottom, then add sturdy vegetables (tomatoes, onions), proteins (chicken), cheese, and delicate greens last at the top. This keeps greens crisp and flavors from releasing too early.