Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (Printable)
A wholesome, protein-packed salad with seasoned grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and bacon in a light vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Salad
07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
08 - 1 large avocado, diced
09 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
10 - 6 slices uncured bacon, cooked and crumbled (sugar-free, nitrate-free)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
14 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard (Paleo compliant)
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
02 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While chicken cooks, cook bacon until crispy, hard-boil eggs, and chop vegetables.
04 - Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter. Top attractively with avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, cucumber, bacon, eggs, and sliced grilled chicken.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
06 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently, or serve dressing on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The smoky grilled chicken transforms this from ordinary salad into something youll actually crave
- Every bite hits different textures and flavors creamy avocado, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes
- It keeps beautifully in the fridge for days, making meal prep feel like a treat instead of a chore
02 -
- Don't skip resting the chicken after grilling, those 5 minutes make the difference between juicy and dry
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes, so whisk it first before you start assembling
- Arrange toppings in sections rather than tossing, it looks stunning and lets people customize each bite
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning, it helps achieve better grill marks and flavor
- Room temperature ingredients for the dressing emulsify better than cold ones