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Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing served in a bowl

Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

A hearty and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh greens, and a tangy honey Dijon dressing, perfect for quick dinners or packed lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Paleo
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens (including romaine and baby spinach) Wash and dry before adding to the salad.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced Add for color and freshness.
  • 1 pieces avocado, sliced Use ripe but firm avocados.
  • 4 pieces hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered Add for protein.
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped Cooked and chopped for flavor.
  • 1/2 pieces red onion, thinly sliced Optional for extra crunch.
  • 1/2 pieces cucumber, thinly sliced Optional for added crunch.
For the Honey Dijon dressing
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard Base of the dressing.
  • 1.5 tbsp raw honey To sweeten the dressing.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For dressing consistency.
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar For tanginess.
  • 1 pinch salt To taste.
  • 1 pinch black pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder.
  2. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Wash and dry mixed salad greens (romaine and baby spinach) and place in a large bowl or on a platter.
  4. Dice tomatoes, slice avocado, chop cooked bacon, and hard boil the eggs. Peel and quarter the eggs.
  5. Add sliced grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, and cherry tomatoes to the greens. Optionally add red onion and cucumber.
Make the dressing
  1. In a jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, raw honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.
Serve
  1. Toss the salad gently with dressing if desired or leave ingredients in rows for a classic Cobb look.
  2. Serve right away for fresh greens and avocado.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for a better sear. Use ripe avocados, but keep them firm. Make dressing in advance and store in the fridge. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness of salad ingredients.