Description
This Easy Cobb Salad Meal Prep is a perfect choice for a healthy homemade recipe that’s packed with protein and fresh vegetables. Featuring juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, this salad makes for a healthy lunch or quick dinner idea. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a healthy recipe that’s easy to prepare and keeps well for the week. Enjoy a high-protein recipe that’s both satisfying and nutritious!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5 strips cooked bacon, sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1–2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 3 eggs, hard-boiled
- Salad dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Slice into small strips and cook over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Cook the chicken: Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Heat avocado oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let cool, then slice thinly.
- Prepare the veggies: Chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes and cucumber, and slice the avocado.
- Boil the eggs: Hard-boil the eggs, then peel and slice.
- Assemble the salads: Divide lettuce into meal prep containers. Top with chicken, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and eggs.
- Store in the fridge: Keep in airtight containers until ready to eat. Add dressing just before serving.
Notes
- Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Store avocados separately to prevent browning.
- Best enjoyed within 3-4 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg