Chicken Cobb Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch

Make this Chicken Cobb Salad and mix it up with a Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing! You’ll enjoy every crisp and smooth bite. 

Chicken Cobb salads are a staple on restaurant menus!

Truthfully, Cobb salads give your body so many nutrients in just one salad bowl. Protein, healthy fats, and vitamins from the various ingredients make this super easy salad a favorite.

Chicken Cobb salad comes with a load of healthy benefits. The chicken, eggs, and crispy bacon pack it with protein.

Next, a good source of heart healthy fats come from the unsaturated fatty acids in the avocado.

Monounsaturated fats are basically fats that are the healthy alternative to trans fats and refined fats. We can find them in avocados, nuts, and olive oil and have decreased risk of breast cancer and supports weight loss.

Lastly, the juicy, red tomato promotes healthy skin by protecting it from sun damage.

I hope this salad satisfies you as much as it did me!

Key Ingredients

Chicken thighs are a great source of protein. Grilled chicken is a great option, but if you’re short on time, baked or rotisserie chicken are great alternatives.

Hard boiled eggs add richness and a special appeal to this chicken Cobb salad. 

Bacon keeps the protein in this salad going: a great crunchy and salty addition.

Romaine lettuce serves as a crisp and fresh base to this easy homemade salad. 

Avocado counters the crunchy ingredients with creaminess, rich in healthy fats.

Tomatoes are juicy and full of color. Use Roma or cherry tomatoes if you’d like!

Red onion is a crisp and refreshing veggie that brings a special zing to any salad.

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing is super easy to make at home from these simple ingredients: 

• Mayonnaise
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Chives
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Almond milk

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

Expert Tips

• When baking chicken thighs or chicken breasts, make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly while keeping them moist. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
• Substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs if you don’t have any on hand.
• Balance the flavors in the dairy-free ranch dressing by adjusting ingredients like herbs, garlic, and lemon juice to your taste.
• Prepare ingredients ahead of time, storing them separately, and assemble the salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
• Prep a small bowl of dressing and serve atop different types of salads!

Recipe FAQs

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• Make a Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with the addition of fruit for sweetness and chicken for protein! It’s a unique recipe you’ll be sure to enjoy.

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