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Cobb Salad Recipe

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This Cobb Salad is a hearty, protein-packed meal filled with tender chicken, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing. It’s perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner, and can be easily customized to fit your tastes. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying!

Ingredients

For the salad:

3 cups chopped spinach, romaine, or iceberg lettuce

1 chicken breast, split horizontally

1 large tomato, diced

2 large boiled eggs or 12 quail eggs

½ avocado

3 tablespoons shredded cheese (blue, cheddar, or your choice)

½ sweet or red onion, diced

½ cup cooked chickpeas or a plant-based protein substitute

For the homemade buttermilk dressing:

¼ cup buttermilk

1½ tablespoons mayonnaise

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the Chicken: Brown the chicken in a skillet with 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully cooked through. Slice the chicken into strips.

  • Cook the Chickpeas: If using chickpeas, sauté them in olive oil with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.

  • Boil the Eggs: Boil the eggs, peel, and chop them roughly.

  • Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the lettuce, dice the onion and tomato, and peel and slice the avocado.

  • Make the Dressing: Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.

  • Assemble the Salad: Layer the salad in a bowl with lettuce, then arrange the remaining ingredients (chicken, chickpeas, eggs, avocado, cheese, and onion) on top in sections for a beautiful presentation. Serve with the dressing on the side.

Notes

Vegan: Use tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken and a dairy-free dressing.

Gluten-Free: The salad is naturally gluten-free; just ensure your dressing ingredients are certified gluten-free.

Cheese Swap: Swap in feta, goat cheese, or mozzarella for a different flavor.

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