A classic Cobb salad never gets old. Bacon, avocado, chicken, eggs, blue cheese... all your keto favorites in one place on top of a crunchy, refreshing salad! So throw together this easy lunch (or dinner) that is high protein and high fat and it will get high fives all around!
April 30 2018 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Lunch, Meal
A classic Cobb salad never gets old. Bacon, avocado, chicken, eggs, blue cheese... all your keto favorites in one place on top of a crunchy, refreshing salad! So throw together this easy lunch (or dinner) that is high protein and high fat and it will get high fives all around!
USMetric
2 servingservings
Ingredients
Ranch dressing
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp water
- 2 2 eggeggs
- 3 oz. 85 g bacon
- ½ lb 220 g cooked chicken breast, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 oz. 55 g blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 (7 oz.) 1 (200 g) avocado, slicedavocados, sliced
- 1 (4 oz.) 1 (110 g) tomato, slicedtomatoes, sliced
- 5 oz. (3 cups) 140 g (700 ml) Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions
Start by preparing the dressing. Combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning and water. Set aside.
Place the eggs in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Cool in ice water for easier peeling. Roughly chop.
Fry the bacon in a hot, dry skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.
Arrange the lettuce on a platter or individual plates. Arrange the chicken, bacon, vegetables, eggs and blue cheese on top. Season with salt and pepper, especially the eggs.
Drizzle with dressing and top with finely chopped chives.
Tips
If you’re starting with raw chicken, fry it in the bacon fat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Feel free to use different lettuces — try iceberg, spring mix, leafy greens, mesclun mix, and even arugula or baby kale.
You can swap the ranch dressing for your favorite low carb dressing or vinaigrette.
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77 comments
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Andreea
June 19 2019
The 2 servings I cooked last night are really big and I have a lot of salad left. Can I eat it for breakfast instead or for dinner tonight? I don't want to waste the food...
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Reply to comment #50 by Genna
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 20 2019
What is the best Ranch seasoning to use? I bought Rancher’s Choice and it is SO salty, I can barely finish the salad. Otherwise, it’s delicious so i’d Like to figure it out better for next time.
The words "ranch seasoning" in the list of ingredients is actually a hyperlink to our recipe to make your own. Most of the store bought options have starches, sugar and msg.
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Reply to comment #51 by Andreea
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 20 2019
The 2 servings I cooked last night are really big and I have a lot of salad left. Can I eat it for breakfast instead or for dinner tonight? I don't want to waste the food...
Yes, you can eat the leftovers for breakfast.
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Derek
July 13 2019
Kristen, you are incredibly kind and patient to answer all these repetitive sometimes ridiculous questions. Thank you.
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Debbie
July 21 2019
I don't understand the macro term and net carbs. I've watched the videos but have missed something along the way. Is there a link that will take me to the explanation?
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Reply to comment #56 by Debbie
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
July 23 2019
I don't understand the macro term and net carbs. I've watched the videos but have missed something along the way. Is there a link that will take me to the explanation?
This link may help!
https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-low-carb-is-low-carb58
Linda
July 31 2019
I made this salad tonight and my family loved it. Thanks. It will be a keeper.
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Ally
August 6 2019
Is it ok to swap out the chicken for venison beef or pork in most of these recipes? We have a freezer full of those meats and try to only eat store bought chicken and fish once a week where possible....
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Reply to comment #59 by Ally
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 7 2019
Is it ok to swap out the chicken for venison beef or pork in most of these recipes? We have a freezer full of those meats and try to only eat store bought chicken and fish once a week where possible....
Venison tends to be a better substitute for beef and pork works well in place of chicken. That being said, you can definitely swap out the protein sources as you choose.
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Jeanie Watts
August 28 2019
Are the grams at the top of the recipe picture for 1 serving? Thanks
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Jeanie Watts
August 28 2019
I think I found the answer. Thanks!
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Raquel D
August 28 2019
I’m following the meal plan so if breakfast is 1 g salad is 7 *2 that’s 15 total
What can I snack on?? I don’t see that the meal plan gives snack suggestions to keep my body in Ketosis
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Reply to comment #63 by Raquel D
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 29 2019
I’m following the meal plan so if breakfast is 1 g salad is 7 *2 that’s 15 total
What can I snack on?? I don’t see that the meal plan gives snack suggestions to keep my body in KetosisWe generally recommend avoiding snacking, which gives insulin a chance to lower as much as possible.
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Ian Wigle
September 24 2019
I am satisfied (no pun intended!) that I am eating a correctly portioned serving for one person (1 egg, 38 g bacon, 160 g chicken, 25 g blue cheese, half an avocado, etc.), but I am amazed at what that looks like on my plate! I struggle to finish. I surmise that so long as I consume comparable amounts (e.g. 2/3 of the serving size) of all the components, I should remain on target for my macro nutrients, though my total net carbs will be a bit lower than planned.
Still - some of the portion sizes for these recipes are daunting. Perhaps my perceptions will change as we move through the "2-week challenge", but for now, I imagine I will be serving up less food, not more.
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Melissa
October 8 2019
Can you use another cheese, I don't like blue cheese, normally I don't have a cheese with this salad, but if there is another option I would like to know
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Hanlie Ackermann
October 10 2019
Can you substitute the blue cheese with a different cheese?
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Reply to comment #67 by Hanlie Ackermann
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
October 15 2019
Can you substitute the blue cheese with a different cheese?
Yes, it's just a topping so you can use any cheese you like.
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Amanda
November 2 2019
I eat versions of this salad about twice a week, it’s a go to. Some variations for me include replacing the chicken and blue cheese with small cubes of fried/grilled halloumi and adding a few toasted sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for a nutty flavour. There is something about this salad that just feels good to eat...
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Jacolyn
January 20 2020
Excellent! had it for dinner tonight and will have leftovers tomorrow! Loved it and vert satisfying! Actually very easy to prepare.
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Jeff
February 11 2020
Why when i put this recipe in carb manager or my fitness pal my macros are much higher ive put it in ingredient by ingredient and it puts me at 18 grams of carbs yet per serve it says 6grams and im only logging it as single serve i cant work it out how can this and other recipes not match up not even close?? Am i missing something
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
February 11 2020
Why when i put this recipe in carb manager or my fitness pal my macros are much higher ive put it in ingredient by ingredient and it puts me at 18 grams of carbs yet per serve it says 6grams and im only logging it as single serve i cant work it out how can this and other recipes not match up not even close?? Am i missing something
Are you subtracting out the fiber? All of our recipes reflect net carbs, which is total carbs minus the fiber.
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Daniela
March 3 2020
Great recipe!
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karleen.owens
May 20 2020
This is the most filling salad I have ever had! I love it. It fills me up so much that sometimes I don't have an evening meal.
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Samanthamdbryan
July 13 2020
What tomato do you suggest as they all range in size and net carb?
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Gwenn
January 20 2021
I love Cobb salad but have it a vinaigrette dressing.
I even memorized "eat cobb":
E egg
A avocado
T tomatoC chicken
O onion or olives
B blue cheese
B bacon
Your recipe is right on the spot!Reply: #79
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Reply to comment #78 by Gwenn
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
January 20 2021
I love Cobb salad but have it a vinaigrette dressing.
I even memorized "eat cobb":
E egg
A avocado
T tomato
C chicken
O onion or olives
B blue cheese
B bacon
Your recipe is right on the spot!I love it! Great acronym.
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Susan
March 16 2021
New to Diet Doctor. When a recipe calls for boneless chicken thighs, does this mean with skin on? or skinless?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
March 16 2021
New to Diet Doctor. When a recipe calls for boneless chicken thighs, does this mean with skin on? or skinless?
Welcome Susan! It generally doesn't matter if the skin is off or on. In the picture of this recipe, it looks like the skin is still on the chicken.
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