Heart-Healthy Chick-fil-A-Style Cobb Salad
Enjoy a nutritious twist on a beloved classic with this **Heart-Healthy Chick-fil-A-Style Cobb Salad**. Combining lean, juicy grilled chicken breast seasoned to perfection with a medley of fresh ingredients like crisp Romaine lettuce, vibrant baby spinach, and sweet grape tomatoes, this salad is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Creamy avocado slices, protein-packed hard-boiled eggs, sweet pops of corn, and a sprinkle of low-fat feta cheese elevate the texture and flavor, while whole-grain croutons add a delightful crunch. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this lighter, heart-smart version of the iconic Cobb salad is perfect for anyone craving a balanced, delicious meal in under 30 minutes. Great for busy weeknights or meal prep, it proves that eating healthy doesn’t mean compromising on taste.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 unit skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup low-fat feta cheese
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 0.75 cup corn kernels
- 0.5 cup whole-grain croutons
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Brush the chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to cool slightly, then slice into strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad base by combining Romaine lettuce and baby spinach in a large bowl.
Slice the grape tomatoes in half and scatter them over the greens.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Add to the salad along with the corn kernels.
Pit the avocado, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Add these slices to the salad.
Top the salad with low-fat feta cheese and whole-grain croutons.
Arrange the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side.
Gently toss the salad to evenly distribute the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy your Heart-Healthy Chick-fil-A-Style Cobb Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 594 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 4394 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.2 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 879 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2419 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
