Tuna Cobb Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Tuna Cobb Salad, a delightful twist on the classic Cobb recipe. Bursting with fresh flavors, this dish features tender mixed greens topped with a medley of savory canned tuna, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and tangy blue cheese crumbles—or opt for feta for a milder bite. Complemented by colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and a bright homemade Dijon-lemon dressing, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with nutrients and layers of texture, this Tuna Cobb Salad is a satisfying, low-carb option to savor year-round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water, drained
- 2 whole hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta, optional)
- 4 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place 6 cups of mixed salad greens into a large serving bowl or platter as the base of your salad.
Divide and arrange the toppings in neat sections over the greens: drained tuna, hard-boiled eggs (peeled and quartered), halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese (optional), crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified, or shake them in a jar until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual preferences.
Toss lightly if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Tuna Cobb Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.9 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 655 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 5094 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.2 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.8 mcg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 877 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3883 mg | 83% | |
*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.
