Winter cobb salad

Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Winter cobb salad
25 min.
4
469kcal

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As the chilly winter months approach, there's nothing quite like a hearty Winter Cobb Salad to brighten your day and satisfy your cravings. This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of smoked bacon, tender chicken, and creamy blue cheese, creating a robust and comforting meal that’s not only delightful but also gluten-free. Perfect for a light lunch, an energizing side dish, or a wholesome main course, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a colorful medley of ingredients that brings together crisp Little Gem lettuces, crunchy celery, and hard-boiled eggs, all crowned with a zesty homemade dressing that ties the flavors together beautifully. The slight sweetness of honey and the tanginess of Dijon mustard in the dressing perfectly balance the salty richness of the bacon and blue cheese.

This Winter Cobb Salad is a wonderful way to showcase the season's best ingredients while keeping your meal light and nutritious. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a refreshing salad, this recipe is a must-try. Embrace the warmth of winter with a dish that is both hearty and health-conscious!

Ingredients

  •  bacon smoked
  •  little gem lettuces chopped
  •  celery stalks chopped
  •  chicken shredded cooked
  • 75 cheese blue crumbled
  •  hardboiled eggs halved
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp citrus champagne vinegar 
  • tbsp dijon mustard 
  • tsp clear honey 
  •  spring onion finely sliced

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Fry the bacon until crisp and cooked through, then very roughly chop.
    2. To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and honey with 1 tbsp water and some seasoning. Save 2 tbsp in the fridge for another salad (see 'Goes well with'). Stir the spring onions into the rest of the dressing.
    3. Use the chopped lettuce and celery as a base, then arrange the bacon, chicken, blue cheese and hard-boiled eggs on top and drizzle over the dressing.
    4. Serve with bread, if you like.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories469kcal
    Protein15.13%
    Fat66.65%
    Carbs18.22%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    51.82
    Glycemic Load
    5.07
    Inflammation Score
    -9
    Nutrition Score
    32.210869167162%

    Flavonoids

    Apigenin
    0.13mg
    Luteolin
    0.06mg
    Kaempferol
    0.09mg
    Quercetin
    0.66mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:468.87kcal
    23.44%
    Fat:36.31g
    55.87%
    Saturated Fat:10.91g
    68.18%
    Carbohydrates:22.34g
    7.45%
    Net Carbohydrates:15.72g
    5.72%
    Sugar:14.52g
    16.13%
    Cholesterol:129.28mg
    43.09%
    Sodium:522.96mg
    22.74%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:18.54g
    37.09%
    Vitamin C:97.62mg
    118.32%
    Vitamin B6:1.39mg
    69.74%
    Vitamin B2:1.04mg
    61.27%
    Manganese:1.04mg
    51.87%
    Potassium:1666.18mg
    47.61%
    Folate:187.63µg
    46.91%
    Phosphorus:386.73mg
    38.67%
    Vitamin K:39.6µg
    37.71%
    Vitamin A:1498.82IU
    29.98%
    Selenium:19.59µg
    27.98%
    Magnesium:110.9mg
    27.73%
    Fiber:6.62g
    26.47%
    Vitamin B1:0.4mg
    26.42%
    Vitamin B3:4.38mg
    21.9%
    Vitamin E:3.2mg
    21.33%
    Calcium:207.13mg
    20.71%
    Zinc:2.86mg
    19.04%
    Vitamin B5:1.76mg
    17.64%
    Copper:0.32mg
    16.21%
    Iron:2.75mg
    15.29%
    Vitamin B12:0.67µg
    11.2%
    Vitamin D:0.78µg
    5.17%