Description
Paleo Chicken Cobb Salad with Buffalo Ranch {Whole30} is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines savory chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and an array of fresh vegetables topped off with a creamy buffalo ranch dressing. This salad not only looks vibrant but also packs a punch of flavor, making it perfect for any meal occasion, whether it’s a quick lunch or a family dinner. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s a nutritious option that aligns with your health goals while keeping your taste buds delighted. With its versatile ingredients and customizable nature, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
- Turkey Bacon: 4-6 slices nitrate-free (sugar-free), cooked and crumbled
- Chicken Tenderloins: 1/2 lb
- Cooking Fat: 2-3 tbsp Turkey Bacon fat or other cooking fat for cooking chicken
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Onion Powder: 1/4 tsp
- Smoked Paprika: 1/4 tsp
- Mini Cucumbers: 1/2 cup, chopped and peeled
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, quartered
- Hardboiled Eggs: 2, chopped
- Avocado: 1/2 medium, sliced or chopped
- Baby Spinach: 3 cups (or baby kale/mixed greens)
- Green Onion: Thinly sliced for garnish
- Homemade Mayo or Avocado Oil Mayo: 1/2 cup
- Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp + 2 tbsp (for dressing)
- Onion Powder: 2 tsp
- Garlic Powder: 1 tsp + additional for seasoning chicken
- Dried Dill: 1/2 tsp
- Smoked Paprika: 1/2 tsp + additional for seasoning chicken
- Dried Chives: 1/2 tsp + additional for seasoning chicken
- Hot Sauce: 2 tsp – 1 tbsp (check labels)
- Coconut Milk: 1/2 cup full-fat canned, blended until smooth
- Brown Mustard: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/8 tsp
Instructions
- Cook the chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a cast iron skillet until cooked through. Let cool before chopping.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl until fully combined.
- In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients including chopped chicken and crumbled turkey bacon; add avocado last to prevent browning.
- Serve immediately with buffalo ranch dressing on the side or drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg