Description
Indulge in the vibrant and nutritious Healthier Cobb Salad lunch box, where crisp greens mingle with juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and savory grilled chicken. This delightful salad is a feast for your eyes and a powerhouse of flavor and health benefits. Perfect for meal prep or as an enticing side dish, each bite promises satisfaction while keeping your energy levels high throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (or feta)
- 3 tbsp lemon vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce. Chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper; grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Dice when cooled.
- Boil eggs in water for 12 minutes; cool in ice water before peeling and chopping.
- Slice cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Cut avocado into desired shapes.
- In a large bowl or lunch box container, layer mixed greens as the base. Top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, bacon bits, and eggs.
- Sprinkle blue cheese over the salad and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunch box (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg