Are you craving a mouthwatering salad that's not just healthy, but incredibly satisfying? Get ready to transform your lunch game with this clean eating Cobb salad that promises to tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body! Packed with protein, fresh ingredients, and a perfect balance of flavors, this recipe is about to become your new go-to meal that proves healthy eating can be absolutely delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 cup blue cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the hard-boiled eggs by placing eggs in a pot of cold water, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat and simmering for 9-10 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- While eggs are cooling, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Spread the lettuce as a base in a large serving bowl or two individual plates.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Dice the avocado into small cubes. Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and quarter the cooled hard-boiled eggs.
- Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and egg quarters neatly on top of the lettuce in separate sections to create the classic Cobb salad presentation.
- Crumble the blue cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly across the salad just before serving.
- Optional: Add a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for additional flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your clean eating Cobb salad chilled.
Tips
- Egg Perfection: For the most tender hard-boiled eggs, use eggs that are a few days old and start with cold water. The ice bath is crucial for stopping the cooking process and creating a perfect, creamy yolk.
- Ingredient Prep: Chop all ingredients just before serving to maintain maximum freshness and prevent wilting or browning.
- Protein Power: Use grilled or roasted chicken for the best flavor. If you're meal prepping, cook the chicken in advance and store separately.
- Vinaigrette Hack: For an extra flavor boost, consider making your own balsamic vinaigrette instead of using store-bought. It's fresher and allows you to control the ingredients.
- Presentation Matters: Arrange ingredients in neat sections for that classic Cobb salad look. This not only makes the salad visually appealing but allows each bite to be a perfect mix of flavors.
- Keep It Chilled: Serve immediately after dressing to maintain the crisp texture of the lettuce and the cool temperature of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 230mg
