Panera-Style Green Goddess Cobb Salad

This version uses heart-healthy avocado oil and nitrate-free proteins to create a nutrient-dense, additive-free take on Panera's classic Cobb Salad.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb organic grass-fed chicken breast
  • 3 cups chopped organic romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup halved organic cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced organic cucumber
  • 1 large organic avocado (diced)
  • 2 pasture-raised hard-boiled eggs (quartered)
  • 1/4 cup nitrate-free crispy bacon bits
  • 2 tbsp aged grass-fed blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 ripe organic avocado (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

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What you'll need

  • Salad spinner — Dries greens so dressing clings instead of pooling at the bottom.
  • Mandoline slicer — Uniform thin slices of fennel, cucumber, and radish in seconds.
  • Large wood salad bowl — Season it — oil from dressings builds flavor in the wood over time.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by blending the avocado, avocado oil, cilantro, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth; season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken breast in a skillet with a little avocado oil and sea salt until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F; let cool before slicing into strips.
  3. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
  4. Hard-boil eggs for 9 minutes, peel, and slice into quarters.
  5. Arrange the chopped lettuce on a large serving platter as the base.
  6. Organize the ingredients into neat rows: chicken, tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, bacon, and cheese.
  7. Drizzle the salad generously with the homemade Green Goddess dressing just before serving.

FAQ

Can I substitute the avocado oil with another type of clean oil?

Yes, you can use other cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil as a cleaner alternative to avocado oil in this dressing.

What is the significance of choosing organic and pasture-raised ingredients?

Choosing organic and pasture-raised ingredients ensures that the food is free from synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones, which makes it a healthier and more sustainable option.

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