Meal Prep Jar Salads
Meal prep jar salads combine rotisserie chicken, pecans, and hard-boiled eggs layered with chopped salad kits for convenient grab-and-go lunches. The baking soda method ensures perfectly peelable eggs every time.
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Meal prep jar salads combine rotisserie chicken, pecans, and hard-boiled eggs layered with chopped salad kits for convenient grab-and-go lunches. The baking soda method ensures perfectly peelable eggs every time.
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Shred or chop the meat from the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
If using, roughly chop the pecans.
To make the hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Add the baking soda to the water.
Bring the water to a boil and cook the eggs for 8-10 minutes.
Once cooked, transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process and make them easier to handle.
Peel the cooled eggs and chop them.
To assemble the jar salads, start by adding a layer of chopped rotisserie chicken to the bottom of each large mason jar.
Next, add a generous layer of the salad greens from your chosen salad kit.
Add the toppings from the salad kit, such as crispy onions, bacon bits, seeds, or nuts. Add the chopped pecans here if using.
Top with the chopped hard-boiled egg.
Seal the jars tightly and store in the refrigerator. Keep the dressing packets separate until you're ready to eat.
When ready to serve, empty the jar's contents onto a plate, add the dressing, and enjoy.
Store assembled jar salads in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; keep dressing separate or add just before eating to maintain crispness.
mason jars (32 oz wide-mouth) · salad container or utensil for layering
Properly layered jar salads keep for 3–5 days. Keep dressing separate or add it just before eating to prevent sogginess.
Baking soda raises the pH of the cooking water, making the egg white separate cleanly from the shell membrane for easier peeling.
Yes—shred the meat from a whole 2 lb rotisserie chicken and use it directly. It saves significant prep time.
Start with dressing at the bottom, then add sturdy vegetables, proteins (chicken and eggs), nuts, and delicate greens on top to prevent wilting.
Yes—walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds work well and provide similar crunch and protein.
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