Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon, a perfect dish for any occasion. This salad features juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty honey dijon dressing. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this colorful salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with protein and nutrients. It fits seamlessly into paleo and Whole30 diets, making it a healthy choice that satisfies your cravings without compromising on taste. Quick to prepare and incredibly versatile, this dish can be served as a main course or side, ensuring that everyone at your table will love it.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 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 cooked bacon (chopped or crumbled)
- 6 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 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 (for chicken)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (for chicken)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for chicken)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (for chicken)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together melted raw honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice (or vinegar), avocado oil, and sea salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Season the chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Grill the seasoned chicken over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large serving bowl, layer chopped romaine followed by cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber slices, avocado slices, crumbled bacon, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle the honey dijon dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 240mg