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Fresh Summer Cobb Salad Jars

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A quick, fresh, and satisfying Cobb salad layered in jars, perfect for healthy meal prep lunches that stay crisp and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup seedless cucumber, diced
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified, about 3 minutes.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Hard-boil eggs by placing them in a saucepan covered with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover for 12 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and chop.
  4. Wash and dry romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumber. Dice avocado just before assembly.
  5. Layer jars starting with 2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom, then ½ cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup chopped romaine, 1 chopped hard-boiled egg, 1 slice chopped bacon, 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles, and diced avocado on top. Seal jars tightly.
  6. Refrigerate jars for up to 4 days. Shake well before eating to coat ingredients with dressing. Eat directly from the jar or pour onto a plate.

Notes

Keep avocado on top to avoid browning and mushiness. Dry lettuce thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Make dressing fresh for best flavor. Salad jars keep up to 4 days refrigerated. For dairy-free, substitute blue cheese with toasted nuts. For vegetarian, omit bacon and eggs and add grilled tofu or chickpeas.

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