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Classic Cobb Mason Jar Salad

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Sara Noel
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Classic Cobb Mason Jar Salad

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A layered quart jar Cobb salad with ham, turkey, egg, bacon, avocado and a creamy blue cheese dressing. Pack it in the morning, keep it cold, and shake it into a bowl at lunch.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 salad
Calories573
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • Dressing batch: 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk or milk
  • 1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp tarragon or white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Use 2 tbsp of finished dressing per salad
Salad
  • 2 tbsp chopped cucumber
  • 2 tbsp chopped tomato
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
  • 1 oz chopped deli ham
  • 1 oz chopped deli turkey
  • 1 hard-boiled egg diced
  • 1 slice crisp bacon crumbled
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine

Equipment

  • quart jar
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Directions
 

  1. Prepare: Whisk the dressing ingredients until creamy, mashing in the blue cheese. Measure 2 tbsp for the jar and save the rest. Cook the egg and bacon and let them cool. Toss the diced avocado in lime juice.
  2. Assemble: Layer the dressing, cucumber, tomato, red onion, ham, turkey, egg, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and lettuce in that order.
  3. Store: Refrigerate right away; it is best eaten within 1–2 days because of the avocado and the prepared meats and egg.
  4. Serve: Stand the jar upright until you are ready to eat. Empty it into a bowl, toss with the dressing, and serve cold.

Notes

Dressing formula makes more than one jar needs.
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.

Nutrition

Serving: 552g | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 2754mg | Potassium: 1576mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 7243IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 610mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 salad); nonfat buttermilk or milk (the first choice counted), nonfat plain yogurt counted as plain nonfat yogurt, tarragon or white vinegar (the first choice counted), Dijon mustard counted as prepared mustard, chopped tomato counted as tomatoes, chopped deli turkey counted as sliced turkey breast, hard-boiled egg counted as hard-boiled eggs, crisp bacon counted as cooked bacon. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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