Chicken Cobb Salad

Chicken Cobb Salad has all the classic flavors of the popular favorite with a simple vinaigrette. Made with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, avocado and cheese – perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner or your next summer potluck! Best of all, low carb, keto friendly with paleo and Whole 30 options.

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When it comes to lunch, healthy loaded salads are my favorite. They are a great way to use up any extra vegetables and protein you have in your fridge.

Cobb Salad is a classic favorite and one of the salads I usually order when we’re out at a restaurant. They are usually a pretty safe low carb and keto-friendly option depending on what dressing you pair them with. Creamy ranch, Caesar, Poppyseed or even Balsamic would be some other great options.

This Chicken Cobb Salad is made with mixed greens, grilled chicken, Canadian bacon, hard boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado.

The best part? You won’t have to leave your house since this grilled chicken cobb salad comes together in no time. All you need is about 30 minutes (or less) to have this delicious salad on your dinner table.

Feel free to add your favorite toppings like chopped nuts and crumbled cheeses. Or leave out the cheese to keep this yummy cobb salad paleo and whole 30 compliant.

HOW TO MAKE GRILLED CHICKEN COBB SALAD

1. Start off by seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper and drizzle with olive oil and lemon.
2. For the hard boiled eggs, I usually like to make a large batch using this method to keep on hand during the week for breakfast or to add to my salads.
3. Cook and crumble the bacon then grill the chicken. You can also swap in leftover cooked, roasted or rotisserie chicken for easier prep.
4. Prepare and assemble the remaining salad ingredients starting with the lettuce plus any other greens you like. Add eggs, grape tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, crumbled bacon and feta.
5. Add any other toppings you like then drizzle with the simple vinaigrette right before serving.

EASY SWAPS FOR THIS CLASSIC COBB SALAD:

• Meatless option: leave out the chicken and bacon
• Quicker prep: use leftover or chopped rotisserie chicken
• Swap in your favorite vegetables or cheese
• leave out the cheese and sour cream (swap in tahini or mashed avocado) in the vinaigrette for a Paleo and Whole 30 friendly option

MAKE AHEAD TIPS:

• Marinate the chicken the night before and store in the fridge in an airtight container or zip-top bag.
• Whisk together the dressing the night before and store in a sealed jar in the fridge.
• Wash and dry the lettuce and mixed greens and store in a large zip-top bag

More salads you might like:

Low Carb Chicken Fajita Salad

Healthy Taco Salad (with Low Carb options)

Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing

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Chicken Cobb Salad

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Chicken Cobb Salad has all the classic flavors of the popular favorite with a simple vinaigrette. Made with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, avocado, and cheese – perfect for potlucks!

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy chicken breast recipe, healthy salad recipe, lunch recipe with chicken, lunch salad

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 593 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 avocados peeled pitted and cut into slices or chopped
• 4 cups mixed green lettuce chopped
• 3 hard boiled eggs peeled and sliced
• 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cucumber sliced in rounds or chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese (leave out for paleo & Whole 30)

For the Vinaigrette:

• 3-4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons sour cream (can also use tahini or just leave out for paleo & Whole 30)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a resealable zip-top bag, add chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with fresh lemon and olive oil.
   

Grill the Chicken:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Remove the chicken from the grill and tent with foil. Let it rest and cool a bit for about 10 minutes and then slice or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the Salad:

1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Drizzle 1 teaspoon over the sliced avocado (to prevent from browning).

2. In a large bowl, add the lettuce, then top with cooked chicken, eggs, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing right before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Cobb Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 593 Calories from Fat 459

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 51g 78%

Saturated Fat 13g 65%

Cholesterol 199mg 66%

Sodium 532mg 22%

Potassium 925mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 3g

Protein 20g 40%

Vitamin A 69.2%

Vitamin C 24.2%

Calcium 15.2%

Iron 10.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.