Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon, a perfect blend of freshness and heartiness that caters to your dietary needs. This salad features succulent grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and colorful vegetables, all drizzled with a delightful honey dijon dressing. Ideal for both casual dinners and summer picnics, this recipe is effortlessly quick to prepare, taking only 25 minutes. Whether you’re following a paleo or Whole30 plan or simply seeking a nutritious meal, this salad promises to be a showstopper at your table.
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp raw honey (melted if solid)
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for the grill or pan)
- 8 cups chopped romaine (kale or other greens)
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
- 1 large avocado (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices bacon (cooked until crisp and chopped or crumbled)
- 6 hard boiled eggs (sliced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine raw honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice (or vinegar), avocado oil, and sea salt. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the hot grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, add chopped romaine greens as the base. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, cucumber slices, avocado slices, cooked bacon pieces, and sliced hard-boiled eggs. Finally, add sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Drizzle the prepared honey dijon dressing over your assembled salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 320mg