Healthier Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

Name: Healthier Chicken Cobb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped red leaf lettuce; 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup diced tomato; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup diced fresh green beans; ½ cup diced avocado; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon diced shallot; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

4 cups chopped red leaf lettuce
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced tomato
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup diced fresh green beans
½ cup diced avocado
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon diced shallot
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Preheat grill or broiler.
2
Grill or broil chicken breasts for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
3
Cool completely and dice.
4
Place 1 cup greens on plate.
5
Arrange 1 diced chicken breast, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1/4 cup carrot, 1/4 cup green beans, 2 tablespoons avocado, and 1/2 a hard boiled egg, in separate sections over greens.
6
Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon of bacon.
7
Repeat for remaining 3 salads and serve each with 2 tablespoons Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette.
8
Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette:.
9
Whisk together all ingredients until well combined.

418

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chopped red leaf lettuce, 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup diced tomato, and more.

Yes, Healthier Chicken Cobb Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthier Chicken Cobb Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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