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Chicken Caesar Salad in a Jar

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Description

A Chicken Caesar Salad in a Jar is a simple, portable way to enjoy a classic salad with layered freshness and convenience. By stacking the ingredients in the right order, the lettuce stays crisp, the chicken stays flavorful, and the dressing brings everything together right before eating. It’s ideal for meal prep lunches that feel fresh instead of soggy.

Ingredients
  • * 1–2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped and thoroughly dried
  • * 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
  • * 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • * 2–3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
  • * 1/4 cup croutons (store separately for best crunch)
  • * 2–4 tbsp Caesar dressing
    • Homemade Caesar Dressing (optional)
  • * 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • * 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • * 1–2 tsp lemon juice
  • * 1 small garlic clove, minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • * 2–3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • * Salt and black pepper to taste
  • * 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
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    1. Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar.
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    2. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
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    3. Adjust seasoning, lemon, or water to desired taste and consistency.
    4. Assembly Instructions
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    1. Add Caesar dressing to the bottom of a clean jar.
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    2. Layer cooked chicken over the dressing.
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    3. Add cherry tomatoes and any additional vegetables.
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    4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the vegetables.
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    5. Add romaine lettuce as the top layer.
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    6. Store croutons separately or place on top just before serving.
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    7. Seal and refrigerate.
Note

To Serve Shake the jar or pour into a bowl before eating to coat all ingredients evenly.

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