Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Healthier Cobb Salad lunch box, featuring crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and savory bacon. This nutritious salad is balanced with protein and healthy fats, making it the perfect meal for busy weekdays or relaxing picnics. Quick to prepare and easy to customize based on your preferences, this salad will keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine or arugula)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- ¼ cup bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (or feta)
- 2 tbsp light vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- Season and cook raw chicken breast until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Cool slightly and dice.
- Boil eggs in cold water; once boiling, turn off heat and let sit for 12 minutes before cooling under cold water. Peel carefully.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In a lunchbox or bowl, layer the mixed greens first, followed by chicken, bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, hard-boiled eggs, and blue cheese.
- Drizzle dressing just before serving or keep separate if packing for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 215mg