Cobb Salad
This cobb salad recipe is packed with flavor and full of satisfying ingredients like chicken, bacon and creamy avocado. The homemade dairy free ranch dressing adds a zesty twist, making this a must-try meal for any salad fan.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Slices bacon chopped
- 1 Pound chicken breast diced
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup ham diced
- 1 Cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 4 eggs hard boiled and diced
- 2 Heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
For the Cilantro Ranch Dressing
- 1 Bunch cilantro about 3 Tablespoons
- 1 Cup mayonnaise dairy free if needed
- 1 Cup coconut milk
- 3 Cloves garlic
- ½ shallot small, thinly sliced
- 1 Teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
Instructions
Boil the Eggs
- Add eggs to 3 inches of water and 1 Tablespoon vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove eggs and place into an ice bath for at least 5 minutes. Peel eggs under running cold water. Dice eggs and set aside in a small bowl.
Cook the Bacon
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Remove cooked bacon from the skillet and chop. Set aside. Keep bacon grease in the skillet for the next step.
Cook the Chicken
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season with garlic powder and salt.
- Add to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease, about 6 minutes. Set aside in a small bowl.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Wash and pat dry all produce. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice. Thinly slice the bell pepper and red onion, then cut the thin slices in half. Set all aside into individual bowls.
- Chop romaine lettuce and add to a large salad bowl.
Make the Dressing
- Remove cilantro leaves from the stems and add to a food processor with shallot and garlic cloves. Puree for 10 seconds.
- Add to a small mixing bowl with mayo, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Whisk well to combine.
Assemble the Cobb Salad
- Arrange meat and produce on a bed of lettuce in individual sections.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of cilantro ranch.
Notes
Use chilled ingredients: For the best texture and freshness.
Slice evenly: So each bite has a balanced mix of ingredients.
Make the dressing ahead: It tastes even better after chilling.
Serve immediately: Once assembled so the lettuce stays crisp.
Slice evenly: So each bite has a balanced mix of ingredients.
Make the dressing ahead: It tastes even better after chilling.
Serve immediately: Once assembled so the lettuce stays crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18683IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 5mg
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