This hearty cobb salad is loaded with crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, blue cheese, avocado, and topped with a red wine vinaigrette! Prep it ahead for a fresh and healthy lunch or dinner!
From Mexican cobb salad, to caprese chicken quinoa salad, and this classic cobb salad - is there anything more refreshing and delicious than a protein-packed, loaded salad?!
Cobb salad is a classic for a reason - no one can turn down veggies when they are topped with blue cheese and bacon! Not only is this salad delicious, but it's also packed with protein, veggies, and healthy fats.
Made with crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs - It's a meal that will leave you feeling totally refreshed and well-nourished. Best of all, with our meal prep tips you can keep it fresh for up to 4 days!
reasons you'll love this recipe
- the crunchy veggies are irresistibly delicious topped with bacon and blue cheese!
- with a little care, it can keep for up to 4 days
- it is low carb and high in healthy fats and proteins
ingredient notes
- Hard boiled eggs - cook them in the Instant Pot, on the stovetop, or even in the air fryer!
- Bacon - cook your bacon on the stovetop, in the oven, or in the air fryer
- Vinaigrette - we used this red wine vinaigrette, but you could also use a white wine vinaigrette. It was also AMAZING with homemade caesar dressing!
- Veggies - romaine lettuce, whole cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and fresh chives. See how to cut an avocado here!
- Blue cheese - can be swapped for feta or cubed cheddar if you don't like blue cheese!
Step by step directions
Cook bacon
Cook bacon in a frying pan, in the oven, or in the air fryer. Set aside to cool and cut into small pieces.
Cook Eggs
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Cook eggs in an Instant Pot or on the stove. Allow to cool. Peel & cut into cubes.
Vinaigrette
Prepare red wine vinaigrette and toss all veggies in the dressing.
Assemble
Divide the romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes between four bowls. Top with the bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, and chives if desired.
FAQ
Traditionally, a red wine vinaigrette is used, however, we have enjoyed this with a white wine vinaigrette and caesar dressing. Our homemade ranch dressing would be great, too!
We'd say so! High in fiber, healthy fats, and with a good serving of protein - this cobb salad is very wholesome. Best of all - it's topped with a homemade vinaigrette (store-bought dressings often contain lots of sugar and unhealthy oils).
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Variations
- Add chicken - to make it a more filling meal! Our perfect baked chicken breast, grilled chicken breast, or Instant Pot shredded chicken breast would be ideal!
- Swap lettuce - for spinach, baby kale, arugula, or mixed greens! Romaine is classic, but you can get creative and use whatevre you have on hand.
- Red onion - adds extra flavor and pairs well with the other veggies
- Herbs - we used fresh chives, but basil or thyme are also great additions
Storage + meal prep
Salads are notorious for not lasting for meal prep. To make this cobb salad recipe last for 4 days, we recommend:
- keep the dressing separate until just prior to serving. Storing in mini condiment containers workes really well!
- leave the hard boiled egg intact until just before serving. We left the shell on because the eggs can get a little slimy if you peel them ahead.
- keep the cheese separate from the salad. We used these 3 compartment glass meal prep containers to keep everything divided
- leave the avocado out or cut it just before you serve
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Cobb Salad Recipe (Keto, GF, Meal Prep)
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbled
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes leave whole
- 2 cups cucumbers sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce washed, torn & dried
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; low carb see *
- ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
- salt & pepper
Optional- add fresh
- 1 avocado sliced
- green onions chopped
Instructions
To serve immediately
- Cook bacon - in a frying pan, in the oven, or in the air fryer. Set aside to cool and cut into small pieces.
- Cook eggs - in an Instant Pot or on the stove. Allow to cool. Peel & cut into cubes.
- Vinaigrette - Prepare red wine vinaigrette and toss all veggies in the dressing.
- Assemble - Divide the romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes between four bowls. Top with the bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, and chives if desired.
For meal prep
- Using a multi-compartment container, keep the veggies separate from the dressing (use a condiment container for the dressing). Keep the eggs whole with the shell on, for best storage. Omit avocado or leave off until ready to serve. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Toss all ingredients together just before serving and enjoy!
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Tips:
- Add chicken - to make it a more filling meal! Baked chicken breast, grilled chicken breast, or Instant Pot shredded chicken breast would be ideal!
- Swap lettuce - for spinach, baby kale, arugula, or mixed greens! Romaine is classic, but you can get creative and use whatever you have on hand.
- Red onion - adds extra flavor and pairs well with the other veggies
- Herbs - we used fresh chives, but basil or thyme are also great additions
Nutrition Information
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Tonya Caswell NDiaye says
I'm a diabetic how can I substitute the house at and maple syrup?
Denise says
Hi Tonya, you could try using a low carb sweetener like monk fruit, or just leave it out. I find the sweetness balances the dressing so it's not too tangy, but it should be OK without!
Tamalita says
this was fantastic!! I doubled it and the two of us ate lunch all week. I used the 3 compartment containers and the salad stored perfectly. Love it!
Denise says
Hi Tamalita! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it 🙂
Kelly says
This salad was a hit with everyone in the house! perfect.
Denise says
So happy to hear this! Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to leave a review, Kelly!
Alex says
Amazing! You should do more keto friendly recipe please!
Denise says
Thanks for the suggestion! I try to do 1-2 per month!