California Cobb Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

California Cobb Salad

I saw this on Instagram and immediately made it that night. And now it is a summer staple and a huge hit with my clients. You can really use any ingredients you like but typically a cobb salad will include hard boiled egg, bacon and a hard cheese (optional) and the grilled chicken and avocado make it a “California Cobb.”

serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

• 4 cups greens of choice

• 2 pounds grilled chicken

• 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped

• 1 avocado, sliced or chopped

• 4-6 strips of cooked nitrate free bacon, chopped

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped (optional)

• 1/4 cup red onion, sliced

• 1/4 cup feta (optional)

• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, pepitas, or seed/nut of choice

Creamy Herb Dressing:

• 1/2 cup plain unsweetened cashew yogurt (or Greek)

• juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup chopped herb(s) of choice such as parsley, cilantro and/or dill

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• salt + pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Mix or blend the dressing ingredients until combined. If you prefer a creamier consistency, use a blender or food processor. Also, if using cashew yogurt and you like a thicker consistency, you can add a handful of cashews to thicken it up. Greek yogurt will be thicker.

• Assemble your salad by layering each ingredient on top of the greens and drizzle with the dressing. You can also add a little fresh squeezed lemon juice.

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