Description
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon {Paleo, Whole30 Option} is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly combines grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a tangy honey dijon dressing. Ideal for family gatherings or a quick healthy lunch, this salad is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with protein and healthy fats. With easy preparation and the ability to customize ingredients based on your preferences, this meal will keep you satisfied without the carbs. Enjoy it as a fresh centerpiece at any mealtime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 Tbsp raw honey (melted if solid)
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for the grill or pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking melted honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice or vinegar, avocado oil, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat with avocado oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, layer chopped greens and top with cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, cucumber slices, avocado, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle generously with honey dijon dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 275mg