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Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon {Paleo, Whole30 Option}

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Dijon is a vibrant and nourishing dish that combines the best of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This salad features perfectly grilled chicken, crispy turkey bacon, creamy avocado, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed together on a bed of crunchy greens. The star of the show is the easy-to-make honey dijon dressing, which adds a delightful tangy sweetness to every bite. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a healthy lunch prep option, this salad is gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with protein. With its satisfying textures and flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 cups chopped romaine or greens
  • 8 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 large avocado
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs
  • 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)
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing by whisking together honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice or vinegar, avocado oil, and sea salt in a bowl.
  2. Season chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat with avocado oil for about 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. In a large serving bowl, layer chopped greens and top with cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, cucumber slices, avocado slices, chopped turkey bacon, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
  5. Slice the grilled chicken once rested and place on top of the salad before drizzling with honey dijon dressing.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 28g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken before grilling. Feel free to customize your salad by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or radishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days for easy meal prep.

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