Southwestern Cobb Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
22%
Southwestern Cobb Salad
20 min.
4
460kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and satisfying meal that perfectly balances nutrition and flavor? Try our Southwestern Cobb Salad! This gluten-free dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also packs a punch with bold Southwestern flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine a colorful medley of torn romaine lettuce topped with creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, and tender turkey breast, all drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette that ties together the unique spices of garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Each bite offers a delightful crunch combined with the freshness of pico de gallo and the salty richness of queso fresco.

This salad is versatile enough to serve as a hearty main dish, a delicious side, or a refreshing lunch option, making it perfect for any occasion. With a wholesome blend of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbs, you can feel good about indulging in this satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a gathering, meal prepping for the week, or simply needing a quick lunch, the Southwestern Cobb Salad is the ideal choice to keep your palate pleased and your cravings satisfied.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup avocado diced
  • 15 ounce black beans low-sodium rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • teaspoon honey 
  • 0.5 cup pico de gallo fresh refrigerated
  • ounces queso fresco crumbled
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces turkey breast meat boneless skinless cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk; set aside.
  2. To prepare salad, cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  3. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Increase heat to medium-high. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  4. Sprinkle turkey with salt.
  5. Add turkey to pan; saut 4 minutes or until done.
  6. Arrange 2 cups lettuce on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 2 teaspoons bacon, 5 tablespoons turkey, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, 2 tablespoons avocado, 2 tablespoons queso fresco, 1 tablespoon onions, and about 1/3 cup beans.
  7. Drizzle vinaigrette evenly over salads.

Nutrition Facts

Calories460kcal
Protein26.46%
Fat48.35%
Carbs25.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.32
Glycemic Load
1.02
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.11217395119%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
2.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:460.23kcal
23.01%
Fat:25.27g
38.88%
Saturated Fat:6.47g
40.42%
Carbohydrates:29.63g
9.88%
Net Carbohydrates:18.7g
6.8%
Sugar:5.87g
6.52%
Cholesterol:74.83mg
24.94%
Sodium:1080.35mg
46.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.11g
62.23%
Vitamin A:8718.51IU
174.37%
Vitamin K:118.68µg
113.03%
Folate:213.37µg
53.34%
Fiber:10.93g
43.7%
Iron:4.62mg
25.68%
Phosphorus:254.08mg
25.41%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.23%
Potassium:764.27mg
21.84%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.21%
Calcium:175.47mg
17.55%
Magnesium:66.48mg
16.62%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.06%
Copper:0.32mg
15.77%
Selenium:10.18µg
14.55%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.96%
Vitamin C:11.49mg
13.93%
Vitamin E:2.06mg
13.76%
Vitamin B3:2.46mg
12.3%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.13%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.05%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.22%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.27%