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EatingWell: Cobb-inspired salad is deliciously rich in protein

Carolyn Casner, EatingWell on

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Cubed deli turkey takes the place of chicken, while cheddar replaces blue cheese in this easy Cobb-inspired salad. The protein-rich turkey and cheese, plus eggs and bacon, gives the salad staying power, so you won't get hungry an hour after you eat. Feel free to swap out the turkey for cooked chicken or chickpeas to mix things up. Serve the salad right away or pack it up in individual containers and you’ll be set for lunch for days.

Meal-Prep Turkey Cobb Salad

Serves 4

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

8 cups chopped romaine lettuce

2 scallions, sliced

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 cup halved and sliced cucumber

 

3 ounces cubed deli turkey

2 slices cooked bacon, halved

2 large hard-boiled eggs, halved

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 avocado, pitted and quartered

1. Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Divide the dressing among four small glass jars.

2. Divide romaine, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, turkey, bacon, egg halves and cheddar among four 3-cup lidded glass containers.

3. Just before serving, add avocado (if using) and dressing to the salad and toss to coat.

To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing and salad (except avocado) separately for up to four days.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 275 Calories, Total Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 125 mg, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Fiber: 3 g, Added Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 15 g, Sodium: 498 mg, Potassium: 451 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 155 mcg, Calcium: 159 mg, Vitamin A: 8908 IU, Vitamin C: 11 mg.

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(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)

©2024 Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


 

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