Protein Packed Cobb Salad Recipe
Looking to up your protein game? This Protein Packed Cobb Salad Recipe is not only delicious and filling, but filled with protein.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) each chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 4 lices Bacon thick-cut
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 4 egg sliced, boiled
- 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
Instructions
- Cut each of the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, creating 4 thinner breast pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat and grease the grates. Cook the chicken until it reaches 160ºF, flipping once. Remove and tent under foil and allow to rest.
- Dice the bacon, then add it to a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Slice each of the chicken breasts.
- To assemble the salads, combine the mixed greens and kale and divide between 4 large bowls. Top each with 1/4 of the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, edamame, 1 boiled egg and 1/4 of the avocado. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of blue cheese, then drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons of the Ranch Dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 281mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.