Description
Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is a light, flavorful, and nutrient-packed meal featuring fresh vegetables, lean grilled chicken, and a creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 4 cups lettuce (such as romaine, chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about one ear, frozen can also be used)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast meat (grilled or rotisserie)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
Instructions
- In a jar or small bowl, combine fresh dill, fresh parsley, buttermilk, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended. Refrigerate the dressing to allow the flavors to meld.
- On a large platter or in a big bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce, diced red onion, diced avocados, corn kernels, cooked chicken breast meat, and halved or quartered cherry tomatoes in an even and attractive manner.
- Drizzle the chilled buttermilk ranch dressing on top of the salad just before serving, or alternatively, serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to add as desired. Toss gently if preferred.
Notes
- Great for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Gluten-free and protein-rich option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg