Steakhouse Blue Cheese & Walnut Jar

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword blue cheese walnut salad, mason jar salad, salad in a jar, steak salad meal prep

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings 4 jars

A mason jar salad layered with balsamic dressing, grilled steak, blue cheese, walnuts and greens. Pack four jars for the week and empty one onto a plate at lunch.

Ingredients

Salad

8 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
1 medium red onion sliced
2 red bell peppers chopped
4 baby cucumbers thickly sliced
10 oz steak
4 tbsp blue cheese
4 tbsp chopped walnuts
4 tbsp dried cranberries
4 cups mesclun greens

Directions

Prepare: Season the steak and grill it to the doneness you like, then let it rest, slice it, and refrigerate until cold. Prepare the vegetables and use a ready-made balsamic dressing.
Assemble: Divide the dressing among 4 jars, then add onion, pepper, cucumber, cold steak, cheese, walnuts, cranberries, and greens. Refrigerate, then empty onto plates.
Store: Refrigerate right away; for meal prep, eat within 3 days.
Serve: Keep the jar upright until it is time to eat. Pour it into a bowl, toss the salad with the dressing, and serve cold.

Notes

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 4 jars; balsamic vinaigrette counted as oil and vinegar dressing, steak counted as sirloin steak, cooked, mesclun greens counted as green leaf lettuce. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.