Ranch Chicken Mason Jar Salad

Name: Ranch Chicken Mason Jar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 1/4 cup diced purple cabbage; 1/4 cup diced cucumber; 1/4 cup chickpeas; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes; 3 oz grilled chicken breast, diced; 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

This ranch chicken mason jar salad is a layered, make-ahead lunch that stays fresh for days in the refrigerator. Perfect for meal prep, it combines grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and ranch dressing in one portable jar.

🌍American 🏷️Mason jar salad 🏷️Meal prep 🏷️Chicken salad 🏷️Ranch dressing Chopped salad

🏷️

🏷️Healthy lunch

-0:00

TikTok

Total

15 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From TikTok

-0:00

TikTok

Ingredients

1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup diced purple cabbage
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup chickpeas
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
3 oz grilled chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

9 Ingredients

Delivery in as fast as one hour.^*

Powered by Instacart

Prices vary by store

^*Service fees apply. Instacart^® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.

Instructions

1
In a quart-sized mason jar, add the ranch dressing to the bottom.
2
Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: diced purple cabbage, diced cucumber, chickpeas, shredded carrots, quartered cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese, and finally, shredded romaine lettuce.
3
Seal the jar with a lid.
4
When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
5
Pour the salad into a bowl or enjoy it directly from the jar.

Was this recipe helpful?

Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Layer dressing at the jar bottom to prevent greens from wilting; pack heavier vegetables next, then protein, and soft greens last.
Use a quart-sized mason jar (32 oz) so layers don't compress and dressing doesn't oversaturate the lettuce.
Dice chicken into small, uniform pieces so it distributes evenly throughout layers and mixes easily when shaken.
Shake the jar for 10–15 seconds before eating to coat all ingredients with dressing without opening it.

Substitutions

Purple cabbage → thinly sliced red bell pepper (adds sweetness and color)
Chickpeas → white beans or canned black beans (similar texture and protein)
Grilled chicken breast → rotisserie chicken or cooked turkey breast (faster prep)
Cheddar cheese → crumbled feta or blue cheese (different flavor profile)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble jars up to 4 days ahead with dressing on the bottom; shake before eating. Do not store unshaken jars longer than 4 days as greens will wilt.

Equipment

mason jars (32 oz quart size recommended)

Common Questions

How long does a ranch chicken mason jar salad last in the fridge?

Properly layered with dressing on the bottom, it stays fresh for 3-4 days. The key is keeping wet ingredients separated from lettuce until eating.

Can I make these jars ahead for the whole week?

Yes. Assemble up to 4 days in advance. Add dressing first (bottom), then harder vegetables, protein, and greens last (top) to prevent sogginess.

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

Start with ranch dressing at the bottom, then add chickpeas and carrots, followed by cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, and romaine lettuce on top.