Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and classic Cobb ingredients, all made Paleo-friendly for a wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Salad

07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
08 - 1 large avocado, diced
09 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
10 - 6 slices uncured bacon, cooked and crumbled (sugar-free, nitrate-free)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Paleo compliant)
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on both sides.
02 - Place seasoned chicken on preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - While chicken grills, cook bacon until crispy, hard-boil eggs, peel and quarter them, dice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and slice cucumber.
04 - Spread mixed salad greens evenly across a large serving platter or shallow bowl.
05 - Arrange grilled chicken slices, avocado quarters, egg quarters, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber in neat rows over the greens for classic Cobb presentation.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Drizzle dressing evenly over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to combine or serve dressing on the side for individual portion control.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Every forkful delivers that perfect combination of smoky chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon that makes you forget youre eating something so wholesome
  • The homemade dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something you would order at a farm to table restaurant
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in under five minutes for those nights when cooking feels impossible
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy moist meat and dry disappointing pieces
  • The dressing tastes even better if you make it an hour ahead and let the garlic mingle with the oil
  • Serving the dressing on the side keeps leftovers fresh for the next day
03 -
  • Investing in good quality uncured bacon makes a noticeable difference in both flavor and how good you feel about eating it
  • Slicing the chicken against the grain into thin strips makes each bite more tender and easier to eat

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