Protein-Packed Cobb Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing
4.0
(1 reviews)
25min
20min
4
429
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking. To save time, you can prepare the chicken, bacon, eggs, and dressing a day ahead. The protein powder in the dressing not only boosts the protein content but also creates a creamy texture without adding dairy. For meal prep, store the dressing separately and assemble just before serving.
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Ingredients
16 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
8 slices bacon
6 large eggs
2 heads romaine lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 large cucumber
1/2 medium red onion
4 oz blue cheese
2 ripe avocados
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 clove garlic clove
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp water
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 scoops whey protein powder (unflavored)
1 cup edamame (shelled)
Instructions
- 1
Season 16 oz chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before dicing into cubes.
- 2
In the same skillet, cook 8 slices of bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble when cool.
- 3
Place 6 eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, then peel and quarter them.
- 4
Wash and chop 2 heads of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl or divide among 4 serving plates.
- 5
Halve 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, dice 1 large cucumber, and thinly slice 1/2 medium red onion. Arrange on top of the lettuce.
- 6
Crumble 4 oz blue cheese and set aside.
- 7
Cook 1 cup of shelled edamame according to package instructions (typically 3-5 minutes in boiling water), then drain and cool.
- 8
For the dressing, in a blender combine: 1 ripe avocado (reserve the other for topping), 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 garlic clove, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 scoops unflavored whey protein powder. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Dice the remaining avocado and set aside.
- 10
Arrange the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, quartered eggs, blue cheese crumbles, diced avocado, and edamame on top of the salad.
- 11
Drizzle with the avocado lime dressing or serve on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
429
43g
21g
19g
Reviews (1)
Stevie H.
8/19/20254/5
Dressing was too thick, but good flavor. I had to thin down with more water and lime juice