Hearty Low-Carb Cobb Salad Bowl
Protein-packed, vegetable-forward Cobb salad without the carbs
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
This hearty Cobb salad swaps traditional starches for fresh vegetables and protein-rich ingredients, making it perfect for a low-carb reset. With tender chicken, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, it’s a satisfying meal that keeps you fueled through the afternoon.
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Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast (2 pieces)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 200 g bacon strips
- 4 large eggs (hard boiled, quartered)
- 12 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 large tomatoes (cut into wedges)
- 2 avocados (cut into chunks)
- 200 g blue cheese (gorgonzola or roquefort) (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white/red wine vinegar)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp shallots (finely minced)
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
Instructions
- Start by making the dressing: combine the Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced shallots, salt, pepper, and sugar in a jar. Shake well until fully emulsified.
- Poach the chicken breasts in simmering water for 20 minutes until cooked through. Let cool to room temperature, then cut into bite-sized cubes. Toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the dressing, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the bacon in a cold non-stick pan over medium-high heat, allowing the fat to render slowly. Flip after 2 minutes and cook the other side for 1.5 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into 1.5 cm pieces once cooled.
- Lay the chopped romaine evenly on a large serving platter. Arrange the chicken, bacon, quartered eggs, avocado chunks, and tomato wedges in neat rows across the lettuce bed. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives over the top.
- Serve the salad with the remaining dressing on the side so everyone can add as much as they like.
Pro tip: Poach the chicken in gently simmering water to keep it juicy and tender, then cool before slicing to maintain moistness.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 520 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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