Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken and Avocado
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, or a keto-friendly sweetener)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Grilled Chicken:
- Season Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Grill Chicken:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the chicken with olive oil and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Salad Assembly:
- Prepare Salad Greens:
- In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base.
- Arrange Ingredients:
- Arrange the sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled blue cheese (or feta), sliced hard-boiled eggs, avocado slices, and crumbled bacon over the salad greens.
- Make Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper. Adjust the taste according to your preference.
- Drizzle Dressing:
- Drizzle the dressing over the Cobb Salad.
- Toss Gently:
- Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and evenly coat them with the dressing.
- Serve:
- Divide the Cobb Salad among individual plates or bowls.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and satisfying Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken and Avocado.
Note:
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding or omitting ingredients based on your preferences.
- If following a keto diet, skip the honey in the dressing or substitute it with a keto-friendly sweetener.
This Cobb Salad is not only visually appealing but also a wholesome and flavorful meal that combines the freshness of vegetables, the richness of grilled chicken, and the creaminess of avocado.
