Lighter Cobb Salad Recipe

Name: Lighter Cobb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 3 slices bacon (3 ounces); 1 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces); Coarse salt; 2 heads Boston lettuce (about 1 pound total), torn into bite-size pieces; 6 ounces deli turkey, diced; 4 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, and diced; 1 avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, peeled, and diced

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
3 slices bacon (3 ounces)
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces)
Coarse salt
2 heads Boston lettuce (about 1 pound total), torn into bite-size pieces
6 ounces deli turkey, diced
4 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, and diced
1 avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, peeled, and diced

1
Place eggs in a medium saucepan; add cold water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.
2
Cover pan; remove from heat.
3
Let stand 12 minutes, then drain and rinse under cool water.
4
Let cool completely.
5
(Unpeeled eggs can be refrigerated up to 4 days.)
6
Peel under running water.
7
Separate yolks and reserve for another use.
8
Cut egg whites into 1/2-inch pieces.
9
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
10
Transfer to a paper towellined plate to drain.
11
Break into bite-size pieces.
12
In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, and vinegar.
13
Gently fold in blue cheese; season dressing with salt.
14
Place lettuce in a large bowl; arrange egg whites, bacon, turkey, tomatoes, and avocado on top.
15
Serve salad with dressing alongside.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 295
18
Fat: 18.8g (5.6g Saturated Fat)
19
Protein: 19.5g
20
Carbohydrates: 14.3g
21
Fiber: 4.6g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, 3 slices bacon (3 ounces), 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, 1/4 cup light mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

Lighter Cobb Salad

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