High-Protein Cobb Salad
A hearty, protein-packed Cobb Salad featuring grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tangy blue cheese. Perfect for satisfying hunger while delivering bold flavors, textures, and essential nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
6 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups baby carrots
2 tbsp halibut oil (or olive oil)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash and tear romaine lettuce into large pieces
In a large bowl, add grilled chicken, eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, quinoa, and carrots
Toss gently to combine
In a small bowl, whisk halibut oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and apple cider vinegar until emulsified
Season dressing with salt and pepper
Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately
Notes
Use smoked turkey bacon as a halal alternative to traditional bacon if desired
Prepare ingredients ahead and assemble just before serving for optimal texture
Store dressing separately for up to 3 days
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days