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    Home » What We're Eating » Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad

    Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad

    Published: May 23, 2018 by Blair Lonergan

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    Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad makes meal prep easy!
    easy turkey cobb salad in a jar

    Meal prep for the week ahead, pack a picnic lunch on the go, or just enjoy a fresh Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad whenever the craving strikes! With this simple layering technique, the salads stay fresh in your refrigerator for days -- no soggy lettuce allowed!

    A side shot of a Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad sitting on a white surface in front of a window

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hillshire Brands Company. The opinions and text are all mine.

    The kids are finishing school this week, and summer is almost here. Yikes!

    Our days will soon be filled with camps, road trips, and picnics at the pool, which means that I need plenty of easy lunch options on hand. These Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salads are the perfect solution!

    I can prepare a batch in about 15 minutes and stash them in the refrigerator for the week ahead. Whenever I'm hungry, I have a complete meal ready to go -- without any effort!

    A Mason Jar Cobb Salad sitting on a wooden surface with a packet of turkey breast in the background

    What does a Cobb Salad consist of?

    This is definitely one of my favorite combinations of ingredients!

    A Cobb salad traditionally includes lettuce or other greens, tomatoes, avocado, Roquefort cheese, hardboiled eggs, bacon, and roasted chicken in a red wine vinaigrette.

    By swapping the roasted chicken for Hillshire Farm® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, I managed to eliminate most of the prep work, while maintaining all of the delicious flavors in the classic Cobb salad. There's no need to cook the meat, which means that you just have to assemble the salads.

    How to Pack a Turkey Cobb Salad in a Jar:

    First, prepare the dressing. I used my favorite homemade red wine vinaigrette, but you can purchase a store-bought dressing if that's your preference.

    The dressing goes into the bottom of your mason jars before you begin layering the rest of the ingredients.

    A bottle of homemade Red wine vinaigrette for mason jar turkey cobb salad sitting on a wooden board

    Next in the jar? The turkey! A 16-ounce package of Hillshire Farm Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect amount for this recipe.

    I picked up my turkey at Walmart (via the online shopping service!), but you can also find it on the lunchmeat wall inside your local Walmart. I love the convenience of the Online Grocery Pickup, though, so be sure to check the website and see if the service is available near you!

    An overhead shot of Hillshire Farm Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

    Hillshire Farm lunchmeat is made with no artificial flavors, no preservatives, and no added nitrates or nitrites, so it's an easy meal component that I can feel good about feeding my family.

    If you want to grab some turkey for your next Cobb salad, be sure to use the Ibotta offer to save!

    Sliced oven roasted turkey breast on a cutting board.

    To keep your meal prep short, try purchasing hardboiled eggs and cooked bacon from Walmart, too!

    Hard boiled eggs and chopped bacon on a chopping board

    Here's another quick tip for your Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad: squeeze lemon juice over the avocado before adding it to the jars. This will prevent browning and will keep the avocado bright and fresh for days!

    Tomatoes avocado lemon and lettuce for mason jar salad sitting on a wooden surface

    How long does a Salad in a Jar last?

    By layering the salads with the dressing on the bottom, the meats and cheese next, and vegetables and lettuce on top, these Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salads will last for at least 5 days in the refrigerator.

    Be sure to pack the jars tightly, though! You want to squeeze as much lettuce into the top of the jar as possible before sealing the lid, because you don't want any air in there. Eliminating the vegetables' exposure to air will help the salad stay fresh longer.

    How to Eat a Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad: 

    This is the best part! Just dump the salad ingredients straight from the jar onto a plate or bowl. The lettuce will be on the bottom, while the toppings and dressing will come out on top. Perfect!

    A mason jar filled with turkey cobb salad with a white lid

    I hope that these easy Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salads make your summer adventures a bit smoother, and WAY more delicious! Enjoy!

    If you’ve tried this Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad or any other recipe on The Seasoned Mom then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to see what I’m getting up to.

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    Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad

    Meal prep for the week ahead, pack a picnic lunch on the go, or just enjoy a fresh Mason Jar Turkey Cobb Salad whenever the craving strikes! With this simple layering technique, the salads stay fresh in your refrigerator for days -- no soggy lettuce allowed!
    Course Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cobb Salad, Mason Jar Salad, Turkey Salad
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 4 salads
    Calories 519.9kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    For the Vinaigrette:

    • 6 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Dash of pepper

    For the Salad:

    • 8 ounces Hillshire Farm Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, chopped (from a 16-ounce package)
    • 1 cup cooked, chopped bacon
    • 4 hardboiled eggs, sliced
    • ½ cup crumbled Roquefort or Blue cheese
    • 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
    • 1 avocado, diced and squeezed with fresh lemon or lime juice (to prevent browning)
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
    • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
    • 4 (quart size) wide-mouth mason jars

    Instructions

    • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl until completely combined.
    • Place about 2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom of each jar.
    • Divide remaining ingredients among the jars, layering in the following order: turkey, bacon, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, chives, and lettuce. Twist on the top to seal your salads and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • When you’re ready to eat, just dump the jar onto a large plate or bowl and enjoy!

    Notes

    For quick prep, try purchasing cooked bacon and hardboiled eggs from the store.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1salad | Calories: 519.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.1g | Protein: 27.9g | Fat: 41.1g | Saturated Fat: 9.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20.6g | Cholesterol: 268.9mg | Sodium: 1224.8mg | Potassium: 512.6mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 2.9g
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    1. Janice

      May 27, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      Where did you get the mason jar with a plastic lid?

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      • Blair

        May 27, 2018 at 3:20 pm

        Hi, Janice! The jars are just regular glass Ball mason jars (I think I bought them at the grocery store). I purchased the plastic lids separately, because I find that the metal gaskets and flat lids tend to rust and just get "old" after many uses. The plastic lids are available in both wide-mouth and regular sizes on Amazon. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Wide-Mouth-Plastic-Storage-8-Count/dp/B000SSN3L2/ref=pd_sbs_79_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000SSN3L2&pd_rd_r=K4VFMN4BMX6KQNW51G9N&pd_rd_w=FYN2s&pd_rd_wg=VJLC6&psc=1&refRID=K4VFMN4BMX6KQNW51G9N

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        • Janice

          May 29, 2018 at 10:54 am

          Great with 6 kids they are excited about these salads for summer but I know the metal lids won't work.

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    2. Joyce

      May 27, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Loved the Mason Jar salad idea!! How clever you are! I read all your ideas; in fact, I look forward to your e-mails. (BTW, I'm a 75 year old grandmother so whatever ideas that you send , either I use them for myself or for my semi grown "grand kiddos".

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      • Blair

        May 28, 2018 at 9:10 am

        Hi, Joyce! Thank you so much for your kind note! I'm glad that you (and your grandkids) enjoy the recipes! 🙂

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    3. Emily Kemp

      July 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea Blair, definitely making this for picnics!

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      • Blair

        July 14, 2018 at 10:14 am

        Thanks, Emily!

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