Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (Printable View)
Fresh grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and smoky bacon in tangy honey Dijon dressing for a satisfying grain-free meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Salad
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
08 - 4 slices nitrate-free bacon
09 - 1 large avocado, sliced
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
13 - ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
→ For the Honey Dijon Dressing
14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon raw honey
16 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (paleo-compliant)
17 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
18 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
19 - ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - While the chicken cooks, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
05 - Arrange salad greens in a large bowl or on a platter.
06 - Top with sliced grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and chives.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle the honey Dijon dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That honey Dijon dressing makes everything taste better than it has any right to
- You get all the Cobb salad satisfaction without any of the post-meal heavy feeling
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is what keeps it juicy instead of dry
- The dressing tastes better if you make it ahead and let the flavors meld for 10 minutes
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness before grilling so it cooks uniformly
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning so the spices actually stick