Eyeball Cobb Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Eyeball Cobb Salad
20 min.
4
433kcal

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Get ready for a spooky and delicious treat with this Eyeball Cobb Salad! This gluten-free recipe is perfect for those who want a fun and healthy meal. With a prep time of only 20 minutes, you'll have a tasty salad that's perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish for a Halloween-themed dinner. Each serving packs a punch with 433 calories, making it a satisfying choice.
The star of this recipe is the combination of fresh romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, and the savory flavors of rotisserie chicken, blue cheese, and crispy bacon. But the real showstopper is the creative use of pimiento-stuffed green olives and hard-cooked eggs to create the eerie 'eyeballs' that give this salad its unique name. It's a fun twist that will surely impress your guests or bring a smile to your family's faces.
The dressing is a simple yet flavorful blend of ranch dressing, buttermilk, and a hint of lemon juice. It adds a creamy texture and a tangy taste that ties all the ingredients together. With a caloric distribution focusing on protein and healthy fats, this salad is not only visually appealing but also nutritionally balanced.
Whether you're a cooking enthusiast looking for a creative dish or a busy parent seeking a fun way to get your kids to eat their veggies, the Eyeball Cobb Salad is a recipe worth trying. It's a delightful blend of flavors and a playful presentation that will make your meal both tasty and entertaining.

Ingredients

  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • cup rotisserie chicken cut shredded (from 2-lb chicken)
  • cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked
  •  pimientos green halved
  •  hardboiled eggs halved lengthwise
  •  avocado half peeled mashed
  • 0.3 cup ranch dressing 
  • tablespoons buttermilk 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In large bowl, gently toss lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cheese and bacon. Divide among 4 salad plates.
  2. Gently press 1 olive slice in middle of each egg half to look like an eyeball.
  3. Place 2 egg halves on each salad.
  4. In small bowl, place all dressing ingredients. Stir with wire whisk until smooth.
  5. Drizzle evenly over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein29.79%
Fat62.28%
Carbs7.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.25
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.081739156143%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:432.78kcal
21.64%
Fat:30.21g
46.47%
Saturated Fat:9.34g
58.39%
Carbohydrates:8.65g
2.88%
Net Carbohydrates:5.02g
1.83%
Sugar:3.96g
4.39%
Cholesterol:272.95mg
90.98%
Sodium:819.3mg
35.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.51g
65.01%
Vitamin A:6931.43IU
138.63%
Vitamin K:101.25µg
96.42%
Folate:151.27µg
37.82%
Selenium:25.26µg
36.08%
Phosphorus:278.73mg
27.87%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.58%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.7%
Potassium:577.75mg
16.51%
Calcium:162.69mg
16.27%
Vitamin B12:0.97µg
16.15%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.53%
Fiber:3.63g
14.52%
Vitamin C:11.95mg
14.48%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.96%
Zinc:1.8mg
11.98%
Vitamin B3:2.37mg
11.84%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.79%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.61%
Iron:1.75mg
9.74%
Vitamin D:1.39µg
9.29%
Magnesium:35.84mg
8.96%
Copper:0.14mg
6.78%