Description
This Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad is a fresh, nutrient-packed dish featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp Romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, and savory bacon, all brought together with a paleo-friendly dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this salad blends classic Cobb flavors with clean, wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad Base
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup paleo-friendly ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and gets a nice sear.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides generously with salt and pepper for flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Remove from grill and allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Arrange the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, spread out the chopped Romaine lettuce evenly as the foundation of your salad.
- Add Salad Toppings: Neatly arrange grilled chicken strips, quartered hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and sliced red onion on top of the lettuce for a colorful and appealing presentation.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle your choice of paleo-friendly ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad to add flavor and moisture.
- Serve: Optionally toss the salad lightly to combine or serve as arranged for a traditional Cobb style presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- If you prefer, swap bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Hard-boil eggs ahead of time to save prep time.
- Use freshly made paleo-friendly dressings or certified store-bought to keep the salad compliant with paleo guidelines.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts if your paleo diet allows.
