Name: Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 6-8 strips bacon; 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins; 1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped; 1 head baby bok choy, chopped; 8-10 Grape tomatoes, chopped; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; 4-6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp black garlic powder; 2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; Dressing of choice.

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Delicious, light and flavorful is the way to go with this Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad recipe. This easy meal idea is great to take with you when you’re on the go, whether you’re headed to work or traveling.

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If you’re always looking for new ways to prepare a fresh, wholesome meal full of flavor, look no further than this simple recipe for a homemade Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. It’s a restaurant-quality salad oozing with flavor that doesn’t take much time or effort to prepare. Once you’ve assembled it, you can sit and enjoy the taste of incredible ingredients that pair perfectly together!

What’s In the Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad?

While you probably already know that cobb salad typically has lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes, this Grilled Chicken Salad has a more unique taste and includes some of the following ingredients:

Bacon – You can use up to eight strips of bacon. If you LOVE bacon, eight strips will give you more than enough of those crispy, salty pieces you want to taste with your lettuce leaves. If you like it but don’t need too much of it, use around six slices!
Feta Cheese – The crumbles of feta cheese add a slightly zesty taste that goes great with the bacon and the chicken you’ll use.
Baby Bok Choy – If you like a crunch with your salad, you’ll enjoy having some baby bok choy in the mix with the lettuce and bacon.
Avocado – Slice your avocado into super thin pieces. It’s got a great texture that adds something extra when paired with chicken, bacon, and feta.

Of course, you’ll also need the basics for this salad, such as romaine lettuce, chicken, grape tomatoes, and cooked eggs! Don’t forget – you can use any type of dressing that you’d like on this salad. You can buy one from the store or make it at home from scratch, whichever you like best.

What salad dressing tastes best with this Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad?

If you’d like to prepare your own dressing that will go great when drizzled over this fresh, flavorful salad full of good-for-you ingredients, consider combining red wine vinegar with a bit of lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and finely minced garlic to prepare an amazing sauce.

You can also use a lemon vinaigrette, which would also taste great with the ingredients in this salad. If you prefer to go with store-bought selections, ranch dressing is always an excellent choice as well.

Do I have to use grilled chicken or can I swap it out for a different type of meat?

No, you absolutely don’t need to use the chicken in this recipe. If you prefer to skip the chicken, feel free to leave it out completely or replace it with something else, such as chopped pieces of baked ham or baked turkey.

What if I don’t like feta cheese?

If you’re not a big fan of feta, it’s not a biggie. Simply swap it for a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella, mild cheddar, or any other cheese you do enjoy.

When you’re in the mood for a light, fulfilling meal sure to satisfy you, whether you eat it for lunch or dinner, try this amazing Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. Not only does it taste great, but it’s also so simple to prepare.

Make A Grab & Go Mason Jar Salad

I love finding fun ways to use Mason Jars. Going on a picnic or hosting a family BBQ? Serve this Cobb Salad in Mason Jars. Instead of mixing the salad together, layer each ingredient. Keep the dressing separate so it does not get soggy.

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Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time : 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

5 large eggs
6-8 strips bacon
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 head baby bok choy, chopped
8-10 Grape tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, thinly sliced
4-6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp black garlic powder
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Dressing of choice.

Instructions

In a medium pot bring 5 eggs to a boil for 20 mins, remove from heat and immediately place into ice water bath.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
Once heated, add strips of bacon, careful not to over crowd the pan.
Fry bacon for 2-3 min on each side, or to desired thickness
Drain on paper towel.
While the bacon is cooking, season the chicken on both sides.
Once bacon is done cooking, add chicken to the pan and sear in the bacon grease.
Brown on both sides (about 4 mins per side) but can vary based on your skillet/stovetop combination.
Remove and let drain on paper towels.
Add lettuce and bok choy to a large salad bowl.
Peel eggs and slice in half or chop if preferred.
Add tomatoes, avacado, chicken, bacon and feta cheese.
Top with your favorite dressing and enoy

Notes

Optional toppings:
Swap chicken for thick cut deli ham or honey baked ham chopped.
Add shredded cheese if thats a preference over crumbles.
Nuts, Olives, sweet onions and or peppers would also be fantastic.

I used bok choy and romaine lettuce because they photograph better than iceburg lettuce but feel free to offer suggestions on other types of greens.