Keto Cobb Salad - Low Carb & Sugar Free

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The contrast between crunchy romaine, crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese and avocado, and a delicious sweet heat dressing in this Keto Cobb Salad is enough to swoon over. The dressing is the star of the show, bringing everything together with a zippy, refreshing punch. 

Anyone who knows me well knows that I am crazy about salads. 

One of my favorite salads has always been the Cobb Salad at the Brown Derby in Orlando.

While most of it is keto-friendly, I am relatively sure that the dressing has sugar in it.

This Keto Chicken Cobb Salad tips its hat to the traditional while staying sugar-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.

This isn't your typical side salad, but rather a meal all its own.

Low Carb Cobb Salad Ingredients

• Vinegar:  I used red wine vinegar, but unseasoned rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar works as well.
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best. For an extra pop of lemon flavor, you can also add in the zest.
• Dijon Mustard:  If you prefer, grainy brown mustard may be used.
• Garlic:  Fresh minced garlic is best, but garlic powder may also be used.
• Sweetener:  I used Swerve confectioners. Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:  This adds a subtle heat. Omit if you do not care for heat.
• Salt and Pepper:  I used ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust to your personal preference.
• Olive Oil:  A good quality extra-virgin olive oil is excellent here.
• Romaine:  You can save time by buying pre-washed and chopped.
• Grilled Chicken:  You can pick up a chicken at the grocery store or use this Keto Grilled Chicken recipe. (This air fryer chicken is good too.) I like chicken breasts, but thighs will work too.
• Hard-Boiled Eggs:  You can use the method for hard-boiled eggs from this Keto Deviled Egg recipe.
• Avocado:  If you are making this ahead of time, make sure you wait until just before serving to add the avocado.
• Tomatoes:  I used plum, but any type you like works here. Cherry tomatoes are a great option.
• Blue Cheese:  I find that buying a block and crumbling it myself yields the best flavor, but pre-crumbled works if you are short on time.

Tools Needed to Make This Recipe

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• Mixing bowl
• Mason Jar and Lid, Immersion Blender, Blender or Food Processor
• Cutting Board
• Knife

Low Carb Cobb Salad Variations:

• Serve with diced turkey or salmon instead of the chicken.
• Use a low carb french dressing or Keto Ranch Dressing in place of the Vinaigrette.
• Use spinach or spring mix in place of the romaine.
• Add in a handful of chopped chives and parsley.

Keto Cobb Salad Recipe Variations

• Serve with diced turkey or salmon instead of the chicken.
• Use a low-carb french dressing or Keto Ranch Dressing in place of the Vinaigrette. You can also use a store-bought dressing if you like.
• Use spinach or spring mix in place of the romaine.
• Add in a handful of chopped chives and parsley.

Storage

You can store the salad un-tossed in the refrigerator for up to two days without the avocado.  

The dressing will keep for up to one week.

More Keto Recipes to Try

• Craving your favorite burger? This Keto Big Mac Salad is a great alternative.
• If you love Reubens, this Keto Reuben Slaw is sure to please.

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Keto Cobb Salad

Low Carb Cobb Salad is a fabulous lunch that proves that salads on a keto diet are anything but boring! A delicious keto Cobb salad dressing with just the right balance of sweet and heat tops crisp romaine, tender grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese. This is one of those salads I make on autopilot all year long. Prep Time15 minutes minsTotal Time15 minutes mins Course: Lunch, SaladCuisine: AmericanKeyword: creamy, sweet heat, tangy Servings: 6 Calories: 480kcal Author: Wendy Polisi As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified sales.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Swerve
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce torn or shredded
• 16 ounces chicken grilled
• 8 ounces bacon cooked and chopped
• 3 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
• 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
• 2 plum tomatoes diced
• ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbled

Instructions

• Make the dressing by combining vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper in a blender, food processor, or jar. Mix until combined. Add in oil, and shake or blend until emulsified.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl. Top with chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese.
• Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

Storage

You can store the salad un-tossed in the refrigerator for up to two days without the avocado.   The dressing will keep for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9650IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2.3mg

More Low Carb Salad Recipes to Try:

• Thai Chicken Salad from Real Balanced
• Salmon Chopped Salad from Primavera Kitchen (reduce the tomatoes for strict Keto)
• Summer Confetti Salad from Sugar Free Mom