High-Protein Chopped Cobb Salad with Chicken is a healthy and delicious salad. This salad has 360 kcal and 32 g of protein in a single serving. It contains romaine lettuce, blue cheese dressing, chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, cannellini beans, tomato, cucumber, and mushrooms. This salad is completely low-carb, as it contains only 14 g of net carbs in a single serving, so people following a low-carb diet can easily enjoy this salad. This High-Protein Chopped Cobb Salad with Chicken is prepared in 15 minutes, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Serve this salad with roasted vegetables, whole-grain bread, or vegetable soup. This salad stores nicely in the fridge, so it is perfect for meal prep.
STATS:
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 salad
- Cook time: Nil
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Course: Lunch, Salad
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Carb
- Serving: 1
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Salad bowl
- Salad tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tbsp. bottled blue cheese dressing
- ¼ cup tomato
- ¼ cup cucumber
- ¼ cup white button mushrooms
- 3 ounces grilled or roasted chicken breast
- ½ hard-boiled egg
- ¼ cup cannellini beans — no-salt-added
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ROMAINE LETTUCE:
- Add the fresh and crisp romaine lettuce to include a crunchy texture & refreshing taste. We will chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces so it will be easy to mix with the other ingredients.
BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:
- Add the blue cheese dressing to include a creamy texture and bold, tangy taste in the salad. Divide the dressing between the salad mixture and the final topping so it gets distributed nicely.
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Add the grilled or roasted chicken breast to include lean protein and make the salad more filling. We have to cut the chicken into small cubes or strips so every bite contains some chicken.
HARD-BOILED EGG:
- Add the hard-boiled egg to include protein, richness, and a soft texture in the salad. We have to chop the egg into small pieces before adding it to the salad.
CANNELLINI BEANS:
- Add the cannellini beans to include additional protein and fiber while also adding a creamy texture. We have to rinse and drain the beans well before adding them to the salad.
VEGETABLES:
- Add the tomato, cucumber, and mushrooms to include freshness, crunch, moisture, and nutrients in the salad. We have to utilize fresh vegetables to get the best texture and taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, rinse the romaine lettuce, mushrooms, and cucumber, and dry them, then chop the vegetables.
- Include the chopped veggies, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and cannellini beans.
- Now add the one tbsp. blue cheese dressing to it and mix to combine everything.
- Add the salad to a serving vessel, add one spoon of dressing to it, and serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN DISH:
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Turkey Breast Salad
- Tuna Salad
SIDE DISH:
- Roasted Vegetables
- Grilled Asparagus
- Steamed Broccoli
BREAD:
- Whole-Grain Bread
- Garlic Bread
- Dinner Rolls
SOUP:
- Vegetable Soup
- Tomato Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
DRINK:
- Lemon Water
- Iced Green Tea
- Sparkling Water
TOPPING:
- Fresh Herbs
- Avocado
- Toasted Seeds
TIPS:
- Dry the vegetables so the salad will not become watery and will remain crisp.
- Add the chilled items so the salad will remain fresh.
- Make the chicken in advance so it will save time.
- Wash the beans properly, then add them to the salad.
- Include the dressing before serving so the veggies will remain crispy.
- You can modify the quantity of dressing as you like.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the salad in a tight vessel and store for 2 days. It is best to add the dressing and salad in different boxes for the best texture.
FREEZER:
- It is not recommended to freeze this salad, as the texture of fresh vegetables will not remain the same.
FAQs:
Will I add the leftover chicken to make this salad?
- Yes, add the leftover grilled, baked, or roasted chicken to the salad.
Could I make the salad in advance?
- Yes, chop the veggies and put them in different boxes, and add the dressing in a different one as well, and combine when required.
Will I include any other dressing?
- Yes, add the ranch, yogurt-based dressing, or vinaigrette as a substitute for blue cheese dressing.
Would I include the cannellini beans instead?
- Yes, include the kidney beans, black beans, or chickpeas instead in the salad.
Could we include more protein in this chopped salad?
- Include more chicken, egg, and beans in the salad to add more protein.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 3 mg
Total carbs: 19 g
Caloric count: 360 kcal
Vitamin A: 510 µg
Serving size: 1
Net carbs: 14 g
Fiber: 5 g
Calcium: 145 mg
Protein: 32 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Potassium: 720 mg
Serving: 1
