Can this be tailored to keto?

Yes, just remove the corn and this would be considered a low-carb keto Cobb salad with just 7 net carbs per serving!

Why is it called a Cobb Salad?

It's actually named after a famed restaurant owner! Hungry, Robert Cobb combined a bunch of ingredients he had on hand, and this famous was born.

What's the best lettuce to use for a Cobb Salad?

I always prefer to use a really green mix such as spinach and arugula or a spring mix. It adds a bit of bitterness that makes a salad taste super crisp.

Can this be saved in the fridge for later?

Yes! You can store individual ingredients in separate containers or store the un-dressed salad in an airtight container for up to 72 hours. If you've tossed this healthy cobb salad with the dressing, it won't keep for very long, so it's best to keep the dressing on the side if you plan to have leftovers.

How many calories are in Cobb salad?

For one serving of this healthy Cobb salad, with 2 tbsp of dressing, it's 391 calories, 9 carbs, and 25 grams of protein. A delicious, nutritious, and filling meal!

Healthy Cobb Salad

Ingredients

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2–3 grilled chicken breast
4 large eggs, quartered
1/2 cup cooked corn
5–6 cups mixed greens of choice
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 small avocado, diced
Homemade Ranch Dressing

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Instructions

Grill the chicken breasts on the stovetop or the grill for about 7 minutes on each side. Use 1 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil.
Boil the eggs while the chicken is cooking. Place water into a pot and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, lower the heat and let simmer for about 10-11 minutes. Place the eggs into an ice bath for 3-4 minutes. Peel and slice into quarters.
Place the greens in a platter or large bowl of choice. Begin building the salad, by adding all the ingredients in groups. Start with the chicken in the middle, then on the outside add the cheese, tomatoes, corn, blueberries, eggs, avocado, and red onion.
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the entire salad and give it a good toss until mixed together.
You can also build this like a buffet and have all the ingredients out and build individual salads based on preference

Notes

Ranch Recipe Homemade Whole30 Ranch and Ranch Seasoning Recipe

Make-Ahead: This salad is an easy recipe to make and bring with you to your next family gathering or to have on hand for quick lunches. Simply keep the dressing aside and toss it in when you’re ready to serve!
Meal Prep: For easy meal prep, add the components of the salad into individual containers and store them in the fridge. Put the dressing into small Ziploc baggies or dressing containers for easy grab & go options. Take one for a quick lunch on the go or pack one in your lunchbox!

Leftovers: If you’ve tossed the salad with the dressing, it won’t keep for very long. However, if you’ve kept the dressing separate, store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge and use it within 72 hours.

Lemon Juice/Salt To Your Greens: For additional flavor, I add the juice of half a large lemon and 1/2 tsp kosher salt over the top of my greens. It makes such a difference.

Keto-Friendly Option: This salad is full of keto-friendly ingredients that make it naturally low carb & keto. However, eliminating the corn is your best bet for keeping the carbs even lower.

For one serving of this salad (without the corn), it’s just under 7 net carbs! That includes 2 tbsp of ranch dressing. Keto Cobb salad for the win!

Author: Ashley McCrary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish/Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

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