Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon {Paleo, Whole30 Option}
This Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon is a refreshing, nutritious dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. Ideal for summer picnics or as a satisfying meal prep option, this salad features tender grilled chicken, crispy turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and a delectable honey Dijon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large avocado
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 3 Tbsp raw honey (melted if solid)
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for the grill or pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking melted honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice or vinegar, avocado oil, and sea salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Season chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Grill the chicken on a preheated grill or pan with avocado oil for about 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine and top with sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado slices, chopped turkey bacon, and hard-boiled eggs.
- Drizzle the honey Dijon dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 280mg