Dinner for 2

Cobb Salad Jars

Name: Cobb Salad Jars
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp light mayonnaise; 1/4 cup 1% buttermilk; 1/4 cup scallion; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp onion powder; 1/8 tsp dried parsley; 1/8 tsp dried basil; fresh black pepper; 2 strips center-cut bacon; 10 grape tomatoes; 2 oz 1/2 small haas avocado; 2 large hard-boiled eggs; 4 oz grilled chicken breast; 1/2 oz crumbled gorgonzola; 4 cups romaine lettuce

$14.92for 415 minServes 2

Buttermilk ranch, bacon, chicken, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, and romaine layer neatly in two jars.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Buttermilk, 2.25 oz$0.05/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
	Bacon, a little$6.49 each typical	a little	$0.76Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Avocados, 0.25$1.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.87Typical price
	Blue cheese, 0.5 oz$0.80/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.75$2.49 each typical	0.75	$1.99Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.46

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.73 per serving$14.92 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/4 cup 1% buttermilk
1/4 cup scallion
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp dried basil
fresh black pepper
2 strips center-cut bacon
10 grape tomatoes
2 oz 1/2 small haas avocado
2 large hard-boiled eggs
4 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 oz crumbled gorgonzola
4 cups romaine lettuce

Steps

Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, scallion, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, and black pepper.
Chop the bacon, tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and grilled chicken.
Divide the ranch between two jars.
Layer the chicken, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, gorgonzola, and romaine into the jars.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Seal the jars and chill them for up to 15 minutes before eating.

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