Say goodbye to boring salads with our new salad series that shows you how to jazz up your lunches and dinners with healthy, nutritious twists.

Today’s star is our High Protein Cobb Salad, inspired by the classic favorite. This version combines chopped salad, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, eggs, and creamy avocado—without the usual blue cheese. Instead, we use a lower-fat mustard vinaigrette that tastes just as delicious!

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients

For the Cobb Salad:

1. 2 small chicken breasts
2. 2 reduced-fat bacon medallions
3. 2 eggs, soft-boiled
4. 2 handfuls romaine lettuce, sliced
5. 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced
6. ½ avocado, diced
7. 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

For the dressing:

1. 2 tsp shallot, finely diced
2. 1 garlic clove, crushed
3. 3 tsp olive oil
4. 1 tsp Dijon mustard
5. 2 tsp red wine vinegar

Method

1.Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Season to taste, then chill in the fridge until ready to use.

3. Place the chicken breasts in an ovenproof dish with 1 tbsp of water and cover loosely with foil. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, until fully cooked. Slice and set aside.

4. Spray a pan with a few sprays of low-calorie oil. Cook the bacon medallions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Dice and set aside.

5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a simmer and gently drop in the eggs using a slotted spoon. Simmer for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. Transfer to a bowl of iced water to cool, then peel and cut in half.

6. In a bowl, arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, bacon, and soft-boiled eggs. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and sprinkle with fresh chives. Enjoy!

Top Tip: If you prefer hard-boiled eggs, simmer them for an additional 2-3 minutes.

This salad is fantastic for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the freshest taste, keep the salad and dressing separate until you're ready to eat!