Cobb Salad with Cucumber-Ranch Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Cobb Salad with Cucumber-Ranch Dressing
20 min.
6
387kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a classic Cobb Salad, reimagined with a refreshing Cucumber-Ranch Dressing that will tantalize your taste buds! This gluten-free dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also serves as a versatile option for any meal—be it a light lunch, a hearty main course, or a delightful side dish for gatherings.

Picture a colorful array of mixed salad greens topped with juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tender diced chicken, all harmoniously complemented by the rich, tangy notes of crumbled blue cheese and crispy bacon. The addition of hard-cooked eggs adds a satisfying protein boost, making this salad both nutritious and filling.

What truly sets this Cobb Salad apart is the homemade Cucumber-Ranch Dressing, which brings a cool, zesty twist to each bite. With the crunch of fresh cucumbers and the aromatic touch of dill, this dressing elevates the salad to a whole new level of deliciousness. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this delightful culinary experience and savor the goodness of fresh ingredients combined in a way that celebrates flavor and health!

Ingredients

  • cups the salad mixed
  • cup tomatoes chopped
  • medium juice of lemon with lemon juice pitted cubed peeled sliced
  • oz roasted chicken diced frozen thawed cooked ()
  • oz cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced (4 medium)
  • slices bacon cooked chopped
  •  hardboiled eggs peeled coarsely chopped
  • cup ranch dressing 
  • 0.8 cup cucumber seeded finely chopped
  • tablespoons optional: dill fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. On large serving platter or in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, arrange salad ingredients in rows or if desired, arrange individual salads on lettuce-lined plates.
  2. In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
  3. Serve dressing with salad or spoon dressing over individual salads.

Nutrition Facts

Calories387kcal
Protein21.67%
Fat71.9%
Carbs6.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.17
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.007826162421%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:387.29kcal
19.36%
Fat:30.74g
47.29%
Saturated Fat:8.61g
53.8%
Carbohydrates:6.18g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:5.64g
2.05%
Sugar:3.26g
3.63%
Cholesterol:126.55mg
42.18%
Sodium:775.75mg
33.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.85g
41.7%
Vitamin K:65.89µg
62.75%
Selenium:23.97µg
34.24%
Phosphorus:313.38mg
31.34%
Vitamin B3:4.78mg
23.91%
Vitamin A:916.1IU
18.32%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.86%
Vitamin C:14.5mg
17.57%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.04%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.94%
Calcium:138.03mg
13.8%
Zinc:1.8mg
11.98%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.57%
Potassium:388.72mg
11.11%
Folate:40.12µg
10.03%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.73%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.1%
Iron:1.36mg
7.53%
Magnesium:29.02mg
7.26%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.51%
Copper:0.1mg
4.88%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.55%
Fiber:0.54g
2.16%