Classic ingredients with a fun twist! This healthy cobb salad is made with a dairy-free cobb salad dressing that's both easy and refreshing! It's a summertime salad that hits the sweet spot of protein-packed deliciousness.
Keep summer dinners simple with this healthy cobb salad!
When the weather skyrockets, the desire to be in the kitchen plumets, which makes recipes like chicken cobb salad gold for warm nights.
It's loaded with juicy tomatoes, fresh avocados, and grilled chicken all drizzled in a honey-sweetened, mustard vinaigrette.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I know you'll fall in love with it because:
- Super easy to make
- A great meal prep recipe
- Dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo
Ingredients You Need
Though a traditional chicken cobb salad recipe is topped with ranch dressing, blue cheese, and crispy bacon, this isn't what you'll find here.
Instead, you'll get the same fresh flavor but with a healthier twist.
Romain lettuce: make sure to use fresh romaine so that the base of the salad is extra crisp!
Cherry tomatoes: this is a great way to use up extra cherry tomatoes from the garden.
Avocado: opt for an avocado that's slightly soft but firm enough it wont be mush (and god luck hehe).
Grilled chicken breast: you'll want to have this cooked and prepped in advance to make the salad faster to whip up!
Apple cider vinegar: the base of the cobb salad dressing that gives it a tangy, refreshing twist.
Bold mustard: you can technically use any mustard you like but opting for bold mustard brings out the best flavor.
Honey: you can make this chicken cobb salad recipe without the honey to make it whole30 approved. However, the blend of tangy and sweet is wonderful if you just need a healthier version.
Step By Step Photos
How To Make A Healthy Cobb Salad
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Begin by prepping and cutting the veggies.
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Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs and cut the chicken.
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In two bowls divide up the ingredients evenly.
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In a small bowl , whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, honey, and salt and pepper.
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Serve salads immediately with dressing on the side.
Healthy Ingredients For A Complete Meal
One of the reasons cobb salad recipes are so popular is because they're the perfect balance of nutrients. There are veggies, protein, and healthy fats (avocados for the win).
These ingredients help keep the salad light but filling. However, if you want to ramp it up, the salad also tastes great with a few:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobb Salad
Because chicken cobb salad is a high protein salad it can be used in a weight loss plan. On top of that, cobb salads are easy to make ahead and meal prep which makes them even better for weight loss.
Like any salad, once the dressing is on it becomes a bit soggy. Which means that if you know you'll be storing the salad, it's best to wait to put the dressing on until just before serving.
Other Dairy-Free Recipes You'll Love
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- Quinoa veggie wrap
- Grilled veggie wrap
- Sheet pan steak fajitas
- Dairy-free chicken alfredo
- Baked teriyaki chicken thighs
- One pot sausage and tomato pasta
- 30 minute teriyaki meatballs
- Slow cooker teriyaki chicken
- Chicken fajita bowls
- Creamy slow cooker Tuscan chicken
- Thai quinoa stir fry
- 30-minute meals
Dairy-Free Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Salad tongs
Ingredients
- 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
- ¾ cup cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
- 2 hardboiled eggs
- 1 chicken breast grilled
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon bold mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by prepping and cutting the veggies.
- Peel and slice the hard boiled eggs and cut the chicken.
- In two bowls divide up the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl , whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, honey and salt and pepper.
- Serve salads immediately with dressing on the side.
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Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
This cobb salad is perfect for summer nights. It's filling, fresh and tasty! This cobb salad is full of healthy fats, proteins and vegetables all topped with a sweet honey mustard dressing. It makes a delicious dinner in the warm summer air.
Shelby aka Mama Bear
Dalal
You're right this salad screams summer ❤️ It's fresh and filling ?
fitasamamabear
And definitely tasty!
Clearissa Coward
I love a good cobb salad. They are the best at Red Robin. Although probably not as healthy as yours. I will try this. Thanks for sharing.
fitasamamabear
I haven't had red robins but I'm definitely a sucker for these salads!
Stephanie
I can totally relate to the first sentence of this post!!! A Cobb Salad always sounded good and fresh...but I never order one when I go out! I love your ingredients and that dressing sounds like it will totally make the salad. I also love your use of the yellow and red tomatoes; it gives it some extra color and I'm sure a few new flavors too!
fitasamamabear
Ahh Thanks Stephanie! I think it's the dressing in restaurants that gets me.. or the fake bacon lol I always try to add as much color as I have on hand so I'm glad the yellows and reds come through!
Jody
Salads are my favorite summer time meal I am definitely going make this one.
fitasamamabear
They're mine too! They're light, colorful and filling- enjoy!
Latasha Peterson
Oh! This is the perfect salad! Quick question. Your chicken looks great! Do you use a special cooking device to cook it in?? I normally cook my chicken in my oven.
fitasamamabear
This salad definitely has some of everything! I grilled the chicken on the bbq but nothing special on it 🙂
Clair
This salad looks and sounds delicious! Pinned and can't wait to make one (and to devour it 😉 )
fitasamamabear
Haha I totally devoured it after too! Glad it looks good- enjoy!
Samantha
Perfect salad for the hot summer evenings here in Northern California. The dressing sounds amazing!
fitasamamabear
It's a tasty dressing- I'm currently addicted to it lol
Hanka
This seems a super easy and delicious recipe! I have to try it soon!
fitasamamabear
It's a tasty one- enjoy!
Nicole
This looks and sounds so amazing and I love the ingredients in the dressing! Will be trying this dish very soon! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear
The dressing is definitely the best part- really light! Enjoy!
Moe
Oh yeah! This is a salad I can get behind! Loving all the colors & textures, that's what makes salads so interesting.
fitasamamabear
I'm a color freak! It looks so pretty and appetizing when it's brightly colored (and nutrient wise it's better)
Bianca
I love salads for summer time! I am determined not to turn on the stove during the months of June through August.
fitasamamabear
I love it! Honestly there are so many light meals you can rock on he bbq or raw/fresh that it's nice to take the break for a couple of months and nejoy them!
Celine
That looks really good ! I gotta to try it ! xxx
fitasamamabear
It's a super tasty one- enjoy!
SenSaishaNal
I honestly haven't had many Cobb salads but this looks so fresh and light it could easily be a winner!
fitasamamabear
I haven't made too many either but I love them. I just don't love the processed bacon & ranch dressing part from most restaurants. This one is a bit lighter 🙂