Chicken and Bacon Ranch Mason Jar Salads

These chicken and bacon ranch mason jar salads are a perfect grab and go lunch that you can make in advance for the week.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken and bacon salad, Mason Jar Salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 669kcal

Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

¾ cup Ranch dressing I used a yogurt-based store-bought version, but homemade or any other favorite version will work
9 ounces cooked diced chicken
8 slices bacon cooked and coarsely chopped (about 37 grams)
1 avocado diced
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce or other mixed greens plus additional as needed
4 quart-size wide-mouth mason jars

Instructions

Place a few tablespoons of dressing at the bottom of each jar.
Divide remaining ingredients among the jars, layering in the following order: chicken, bacon, avocado, cheese, lettuce. Twist on the top to seal your salads and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

** The trick to keeping everything fresh (without browning on the avocado) is to pack the jar as tightly as possible. Keep adding lettuce to the top and really pack it down until you absolutely cannot squeeze any more inside! Then seal the lid!

Variations and Tips For Making These Chicken and Bacon Mason Jars

Although I love this combo you can also switch it up with what ever you have in your fridge
Try grape/cherry tomatoes....especially good when in season
A crispy croutons in there (add them last)
Add a little arugula for a peppery kick
Add mozzarella or other cheeses you have in your fridge
Bell peppers
carrots would work well and give a nice crunch
Always remember to add the dressing first followed by ingredients that won't wilt or go soggy such as cheese, chicken and bacon
Always add the salad leave or any croutons last

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