Turkey Cobb Salad is a wholesome and tasty meal prep option ideal for a light lunch or dinner. This salad has all of the flavors of a traditional Cobb Salad, but it is made with lean turkey instead of chicken. This salad is perfect for a summer meal or an easy weeknight dinner.
Contents
Why You’ll Love Cobb Salad
- Portable and Convenient: Perfectly layered in a jar for on-the-go lunches or picnics.
- Versatile and Customizable: Adjust ingredients to suit your dietary needs or flavor preferences.
- Balanced Meal: Combines lean protein, healthy fats, and vibrant veggies for a nutritious dish.
Turkey Cobb Salad Ingredients
Dressing
- Olive Oil: Forms the base of the dressing, giving it a smooth texture and rich flavor.
- Wine Vinegar: Adds a tangy kick, balancing the oil’s richness and brightening up the salad’s flavors.
- Garlic: Infuses the dressing with a savory depth that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
- Salt: Enhances the flavors in the dressing, making them more pronounced.
- Black Pepper: Brings a bit of heat and complexity to the dressing, rounding out its flavor profile.
Salad
- Fried Turkey Breast: Provides a lean, protein-packed ingredient that adds substance and satiety to the salad.
- Fried Bacon: Introduces a smoky, salty element that contrasts nicely with the other ingredients.
- Hard Boiled Eggs: Add a creamy texture and a rich flavor, complementing the other ingredients.
- Roquefort Cheese: Known for its strong and tangy flavor, it adds a bold note to the salad.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Offer a sweet and slightly tart contrast to the other ingredients, adding freshness and color.
- Avocado: Contributes creaminess and healthy fats, enhancing the salad’s overall texture and flavor.
- Lime Juice: Brightens the avocado’s flavor and prevents it from browning, adding a citrusy zest to the salad.
- Chopped Green Onion: Brings a mild, sweet onion flavor and a nice crunch to the salad.
- Romaine Lettuce : Adds volume, freshness, and a slightly bitter taste that balances out the richer ingredients.
How To Make Turkey Cobb Salad?
Step One: Fry the turkey breast and cook Bacon until crispy. Then, gather all the remaining ingredients.
Step Two: In a bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing into serving jars or a large serving platter. Layer fried turkey breast on the dressing, followed by the bacon pieces.
Step Three: Add hard-boiled egg halves, Roquefort cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado with lime juice, chopped green onion, and Romaine lettuce to the jars.
Step Four: Seal the jars and shake gently to mix the ingredients. Serve and enjoy your flavorful Turkey Cobb salad!
Expert Tips For Cobb Salad
- Tiny Veggies: Chop your veggies in bite sized pieces for easy bites in every spoonful.
- Fresh Greens Rule: Choose fresh greens for the tastiest salad experience.
Variations
- Smoked Turkey: Try grilling the turkey for a smoky flavor twist.
- Cheese Please: Add your favorite cheese like cheddar, feta cheese or blue cheese.
- Red Wine Vinaigrette Variation: Enhance your Cobb salad with a zesty red wine vinaigrette for a more refined taste.
- Butternut Bliss: Introduce roasted butternut squash to your Cobb salad for a sweet and savory touch.
How To Store Turkey Cobb Salad
- Storage: To store leftover turkey cobb salad, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep any dressing on the side and add it before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
What To Serve With Turkey Cobb Salad?
- Bread: Perfect for soaking up the dressing and adding a hearty element to your cobb salads.
- Crackers: Embrace the essence of salad cuisine with these crunchy and versatile delights, offering a satisfying texture alongside the Turkey cobb salad.
- Pita bread: Elevate your dining experience by serving it in a large salad bowl, ideal for scooping up salad bites or creating mini wraps for a twist on your meal.
- Tortilla chips: Adds a crispy contrast and a hint of Tex-Mex flair to your Turkey cobb salad spread.
Turkey Cobb Salad
Enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal with this Turkey Cobb Salad! Packed with tender turkey, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, and a variety of fresh veggies, this salad is a delicious twist on the classic Cobb.
Serving Size 1 Serving
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Wine Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- pinch Salt
- pinch Black Pepper
- 2 Cup Cooked Turkey Breast
- 1 Cup Cooked Bacon
- 3 Hard boiled Eggs
- 2 Cup Roquefort Cheese
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Avocado
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 Cups Green Onion Chopped
- 2 Cups Romano Chopped
Instructions
- Fry the turkey breast and cook Bacon until crispy. Then, gather all the remaining ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing into serving jars or a large serving platter. Layer fried turkey breast on the dressing, followed by the bacon pieces.
- Add hard-boiled egg halves, Roquefort cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado with lime juice, chopped green onion, and Romaine lettuce to the jars. Seal the jars and shake gently to mix the ingredients. Serve and enjoy your flavorful Turkey Cobb salad!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 4936kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 334g | Fat: 376g | Saturated Fat: 161g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 163g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1561mg | Sodium: 14087mg | Potassium: 4414mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9725IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 5618mg | Iron: 15mg
Notes
Tiny Veggies: Chop your veggies in bite sized pieces for easy bites in every spoonful.
Fresh Greens Rule: Choose fresh greens for the tastiest salad experience.
