Description
Zesty “keto chicken cobb salad with blue cheese dressing” delivers a protein-packed punch of flavor and nutrition. Rich bacon, crisp greens, and tangy blue cheese dressing create a low-carb masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
Vegetables and Greens:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature. Cook each side for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, verifying the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, elegant strips ensuring even distribution of meat across the salad.
- Create the blue cheese dressing by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Layer mixed salad greens as the foundational base in a large serving bowl, creating a vibrant green canvas for the remaining ingredients.
- Arrange sliced hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado wedges, crispy bacon pieces, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion atop the greens.
- Strategically place the sliced chicken strips across the salad and sprinkle additional crumbled blue cheese for extra flavor intensity.
- Drizzle the homemade blue cheese dressing over the entire salad, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is lightly coated and harmoniously blended.
- Serve immediately to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown exterior when searing.
- Opt for full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream to keep the recipe keto-friendly and enhance flavor profile.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or coconut bacon bits if seeking lower sodium or vegetarian alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg