Description
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon is a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for any meal. This vibrant salad features tender, grilled chicken paired with crispy turkey bacon, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon dressing, this dish brings together an exciting mix of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Gluten-free and customizable for paleo or Whole30 diets, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports a health-conscious lifestyle. With quick preparation in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 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
- 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)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the honey Dijon dressing by whisking together melted honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice, avocado oil, and sea salt in a mixing bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; drizzle with avocado oil before grilling.
- Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large serving bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, avocado slices, chopped turkey bacon, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle with honey Dijon dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 370mg