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!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.

Step 4

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange them on top of the greens.

Step 5

Dice the cooked chicken breast into small pieces and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Add the slices to the salad.

Step 7

Crumble the blue cheese over the salad evenly.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, or serve the dressing on the side for individual portions.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1156.1 grams (1156.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1401

Total Fat 96.10g	123%
Saturated Fat 21.00g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 646mg	215%
Sodium 1916mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 35.20g	13%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 12.00g
Protein 103.40g	207%

Vitamin D 115IU	573%
Calcium 401mg	31%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 2155mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 9.9%