Description
Honey Mustard Chicken Cobb Salad is a hearty, vibrant meal-in-a-bowl packed with grilled chicken, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and crisp veggies, all drizzled with a bold homemade honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved or sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or feta crumbles (optional)
- For the honey mustard dressing:
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour half the dressing over chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- While chicken cooks, prepare salad ingredients: wash greens, slice avocado, boil and peel eggs, and cut tomatoes and onion.
- Arrange salad greens on a platter or large bowl. Top with sliced chicken, eggs, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cheese.
- Drizzle with remaining honey mustard dressing or serve it on the side.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for a quicker version.
- Swap chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu for dietary preferences.
- Store dressing separately and shake well before using.
- Prep components ahead, but assemble just before serving to keep everything crisp.
- Add croutons, roasted chickpeas, or toasted nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
