Description
Paleo Chicken Cobb Salad with Buffalo Ranch {Whole30} is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines fresh ingredients, crispy bacon, and tender chicken, all drizzled with a creamy buffalo ranch dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a casual lunch or preparing for dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s both quick and easy to customize according to your dietary preferences while remaining compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense vegetables, this salad provides a well-rounded meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon
- 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup mini cucumbers
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 hardboiled eggs
- 1/2 avocado
- Buffalo ranch dressing (made with homemade mayo or coconut milk)
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy; set aside.
- In the same pan, cook seasoned chicken tenderloins until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes per side). Let cool and chop.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped vegetables, and greens.
- Dress the salad right before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 280mg