This Turkey Cobb Salad is the ultimate protein-packed meal that’s quick, easy, and super satisfying. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's loaded with fresh veggies, tender turkey, and all the classic Cobb salad fixings. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner!
This salad is a favorite all year round, but it’s especially popular during spring and summer when fresh produce is in season. Inspired by the classic Cobb salad, this version adds a healthy twist with lean turkey.
This salad pairs wonderfully with beetroot hummus and a refreshing citrus lime lemonade for tasty for a complete meal.
Jump to:
Why This Recipe Works
- Balanced Nutrition – High in protein and loaded with fresh veggies.
- Quick & Easy – Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Customizable – Easily adapted to different diets and preferences.
🥘 Ingredients
- Fried Turkey Breast: I like to use fried turkey breast as the star of this salad. It provides a lean, protein-packed base that keeps the dish light yet hearty—a great alternative to the classic chicken in a Cobb salad.
- Avocado: I love adding avocado for that creamy texture and those healthy fats. It makes the salad extra satisfying.
- Roquefort Cheese: This cheese is a must for me because it brings a tangy flavor that takes the salad’s taste to the next level.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
This is a naturally gluten free recipe but if you need to add more variations check out the ideas below:
- Vegetarian: Swap the turkey for chickpeas or grilled tofu.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cheese or omit the cheese altogether.
- Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
If you love this Turkey Cobb Salad, you may also want to try these BLT turkey wraps with avocado mayo or these simply irresistible yogurt and onion turkey patties.
🔪 How To Make Turkey Cobb Salad?
- Step 1: Fry the turkey breast and cook Bacon until crispy. Then, gather all the remaining ingredients.
- Step 2: 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 3: Add hard-boiled egg halves, Roquefort cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado with lime juice, chopped green onion, and Romaine lettuce to the jars.
- Step 4: Seal the jars and shake gently to mix the ingredients. Serve and enjoy your flavorful Turkey Cobb salad!
💡 Hint: Let cooked ingredients cool slightly before adding to the salad to keep the greens crisp.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Season the turkey well for maximum flavor.
- Chill ingredients before serving for an extra refreshing salad.
- Squeeze a little lemon or lime juice over the avocado slices to keep them from browning.
💭 FAQs
Yes! Store the salad ingredients separately and combine just before serving. Keep any dressing on the side and add it before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Ranch, vinaigrette, or a simple olive oil and lemon juice mix all work great.
Absolutely! You can use grilled chicken, steak, or even shrimp for a different spin.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite side dishes to serve with turkey cobb salad:
- Lemon Beet Hummus – Adds a colorful and flavorful side.
- Balsamic Grilled Veggies – Makes a complete and hearty meal.
- Fresh Berry Smoothie – Perfect for a light, refreshing lunch.
🍽 Related Recipes
Did you make this recipe? Leave a review and a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below, or tag us on our Facebook Page! Alternatively, bookmark it in your browser or save to Pinterest.
Turkey Cobb Salad
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoon 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!
