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Fresh Keto Cobb Salad Recipe with Easy Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing

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A fresh, low-carb keto Cobb salad featuring crisp romaine, bacon, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy homemade ranch dressing made from Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that balances crunch and creaminess.

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (6 oz / 170 g)
  • Bacon strips, cooked until crispy (4-6 slices)
  • Hard-boiled eggs, chopped (2 large eggs)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup / 150 g)
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced (1 medium)
  • Avocado, diced (1 ripe avocado)
  • Blue cheese crumbles (½ cup / 75 g)
  • Radishes, thinly sliced (4-5 medium)
  • For the creamy homemade ranch dressing:
  • Greek yogurt, plain and full-fat (½ cup / 120 g)
  • Mayonnaise, preferably made with avocado oil (¼ cup / 60 g)
  • Fresh chives, finely chopped (1 tbsp)
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped (1 tbsp)
  • Garlic clove, minced (1 small)
  • Lemon juice (1 tsp)
  • Dried dill (½ tsp)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place 4-6 bacon strips in a cold skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare hard-boiled eggs: Place 2 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes, then transfer eggs to an ice bath. Peel and chop roughly once cooled.
  3. Wash and dry lettuce: Rinse romaine leaves thoroughly and spin dry or pat with a towel. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
  4. Chop fresh veggies: Slice cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice cucumber and radishes, and dice the avocado just before assembling to avoid browning.
  5. Prepare the chicken: Use cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Make the ranch dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped chives, chopped parsley, and dried dill. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust thickness with a splash of water or more lemon juice if needed. Let sit for 10 minutes if possible.
  7. Assemble the salad: Arrange chopped romaine as a base. Neatly layer chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles in rows or sections atop the greens.
  8. Dress and serve: Drizzle the creamy homemade ranch dressing evenly over the salad or serve on the side. Toss gently if preferred.

Notes

Cook bacon slowly over medium heat for maximum crispness. Peel eggs after an ice bath for easier peeling. Dice avocado last to prevent browning. Keep dressing and avocado separate if prepping ahead to avoid soggy salad. Bacon fat can be saved for cooking other ingredients. Dressing can be adjusted with water or lemon juice for desired consistency.

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