Low Carb Spring Cobb Salad Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
Salads
Sides
4.7/5
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Low Carb Spring Cobb Salad
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Description

This vibrant spring Cobb salad is a celebration of fresh flavors and delightful textures. Imagine a bed of tender baby spinach, providing a soft, verdant foundation for the symphony of ingredients to come. Crispy crumbled bacon adds a smoky, savory crunch, contrasting beautifully with the sweetness of sliced snap peas and the peppery bite of thinly sliced radishes.

Diced apple introduces a touch of refreshing sweetness and crispness, harmonizing with the creamy richness of perfectly hard-boiled eggs. Tender chopped cooked pork tenderloin provides a satisfying protein element, its subtle flavor complementing the other ingredients without overpowering them. Everything is brought together by a tangy vinaigrette, infused with the aromatic essence of herbs.

This light and flavorful dressing coats each component, enhancing its individual character while uniting them in a cohesive and delicious whole. The vinaigrette's bright acidity cuts through the richness of the bacon and eggs, creating a balanced and invigorating salad experience. The salad is naturally dairy-free, offering a lighter alternative to traditional Cobb salads while retaining all the satisfying flavors and textures.

Feel free to personalize the salad by substituting the pork tenderloin with chicken or turkey, depending on your preference and what you have on hand. The beauty of this salad lies in its versatility and adaptability. To make meal preparation even easier, the individual components of the salad can be prepared ahead of time.

Store them separately in airtight containers until you're ready to assemble the salad. The vinaigrette can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen over time. When you're ready to serve, simply combine the ingredients, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and enjoy a delightful and nourishing meal.

This spring Cobb salad is a perfect choice for a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or a vibrant addition to any gathering. It's a simple yet elegant dish that's sure to impress.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 bowl serving
C
Calories
500 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
40 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 20 g

Cholestrol 250 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 500 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    4 tablespoon
    2.
    Natural Rice Vinegar
    Natural Rice Vinegar
    0.25 cup
    3.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 clove
    4.
    Dried Herbes De Provence
    Dried Herbes De Provence
    0.5 tsp
    5.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    1 tsp
    6.
    Bacon
    Bacon
    8 slice - 6" long
    7.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    4 large
    8.
    Spinach
    Spinach
    5.5 cup
    9.
    Snap peas
    Snap peas
    1 cup
    10.
    Apple
    Apple
    0.25 medium - 3" diameter
    11.
    Pork tenderloin
    Pork tenderloin
    1 lb
    12.
    Feta cheese
    Feta cheese
    4 ounce
    13.
    Pecans
    Pecans
    4 oz
    14.
    Radish
    Radish
    4 medium - 3/4" to 1" diameter

Instructions

    1.
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon strips in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from oven and let cool to crisp up completely. Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces.
    2.
    Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes. Drain the hot water and immediately fill the pot with ice and cold water to shock the eggs. Let the eggs chill thoroughly in the cold water. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them in half or quarter them.
    3.
    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, rice wine vinegar, grated garlic clove (use a Microplane for best results), herbs de Provence, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Whisk together until well emulsified.
    4.
    In a large salad bowl, place baby spinach. Arrange feta cheese (crumbled), diced apples, sliced radishes (use a mandolin for thin slices), sliced snap peas, peeled and cut hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, pecans, and diced cooked pork tenderloin in rows on top of the spinach. Serve immediately with the vinaigrette. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.