Description
This Healthy Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is a light, flavorful, and nutrient-packed meal featuring fresh vegetables, lean grilled chicken, and a creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner, it offers a gluten-free, protein-rich option that won’t weigh you down.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
Salad
- 4 cups lettuce (such as romaine, chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about one ear, frozen can also be used)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast meat (grilled or rotisserie)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine fresh dill, fresh parsley, buttermilk, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended. Refrigerate the dressing to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large platter or in a big bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce, diced red onion, diced avocados, corn kernels, cooked chicken breast meat, and halved or quartered cherry tomatoes in an even and attractive manner.
- Serve: Drizzle the chilled buttermilk ranch dressing on top of the salad just before serving, or alternatively, serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to add as desired. Toss gently if preferred.
Notes
- This salad is a healthy and hearty gluten-free option perfect for light meals.
- Using grilled or rotisserie chicken adds flavor and convenience.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
- Fresh corn adds sweetness, but frozen corn can be substituted in a pinch.
- Serve immediately after adding dressing to keep lettuce crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg
