The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
Bright, fresh, and protein-packed, The EatingWell Cobb Salad is a modern twist on the classic dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe features a crisp bed of romaine lettuce topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and creamy avocado. Protein comes from tender, diced chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy turkey bacon, while crumbled blue cheese adds an irresistible tanginess. A simple red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing ties everything together with a zesty, homemade touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this balanced, nutritious salad is a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick and wholesome dish to elevate their weeknight menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 8 ounces Cooked chicken breast
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 ounce Crumbled blue cheese
- 2 slices Turkey bacon
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large serving bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange them on top of the greens.
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small pieces and add them to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Add the slices to the salad.
Crumble the blue cheese over the salad evenly.
Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Let it cool, then crumble it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, or serve the dressing on the side for individual portions.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
