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Cobb Salad Meal


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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Salad Base:

  • 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (or any leafy greens of your choice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta)

Proteins:

  • 2 large chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

  • Hard-boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water, peel, and slice.
  • Cook the turkey bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Let it cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  • Grill the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, and grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

2. Assemble the Salad Base

  • Start with a bed of chopped Romaine lettuce. Spread it evenly across a large salad platter or individual bowls.
  • Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and red onion over the lettuce. Keep each ingredient in its own section for that signature Cobb Salad presentation.

3. Add the Proteins

  • Place the grilled chicken slices in one section of the salad.
  • Scatter the crumbled turkey bacon next to the chicken.
  • Add the hard-boiled egg quarters in another section.

4. Sprinkle the Cheese

  • Crumble the blue cheese (or feta, if you prefer) over the top. The cheese adds a creamy, tangy kick that ties everything together.

5. Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother consistency, you can blend the dressing using a small blender or food processor.

6. Dress the Salad

  • Just before serving, drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Alternatively, serve the dressing on the side so everyone can add their preferred amount.

7. Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve the salad immediately. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light soup for a more filling meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 35g