Grilled Chicken Rainbow Cobb Salad

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Try this delicious and colorful Grilled Chicken Rainbow Cobb Salad! This vibrant and flavorful salad is a perfect meal for those warm summer days when you're craving a light and refreshing dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and tossed in a tasty vinaigrette, this salad is a treat for your taste buds and a feast for your eyes.

To start, you'll need some fresh ingredients. Grab two chicken breasts and season them with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Fire up the grill and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°. Once cooked, set the chicken aside to cool.

Meanwhile, prepare the colorful components of the rainbow cobb salad. Rinse and shred a head of lettuce, slice some Roma tomatoes, shred carrots, slice a yellow pepper and drain a cup of whole kernel corn. Dice an avocado and get ready to add some natural sweetness with a cup of blueberries. For a pop of purple, thinly slice some purple cabbage. And of course, don't forget the bacon! Cook and chop up 5 strips of thick sliced hickory smoked bacon for that smoky and savory flavor.

Now, it's time to assemble this beautiful rainbow cobb salad. In a large bowl, place the shredded lettuce as the base. Then, artfully arrange the vibrant vegetables, juicy blueberries and crispy bacon on top of the lettuce. The colors and textures of the ingredients create a visually appealing dish that's sure to impress.

Once the grilled chicken has cooled, slice it, and place it on top of the salad. The succulent and perfectly seasoned chicken add a delicious protein boost to this wholesome salad. To finish, drizzle some Specially Selected house vinaigrette over the salad, adding just the right amount of tangy and zesty flavor to bring all the ingredients together.

This grilled chicken rainbow cobb salad is a complete meal in itself. It's packed with nutrients from the fresh veggies, bursting with natural sweetness from the blueberries and loaded with protein from the grilled chicken and bacon. The vinaigrette adds a burst of flavor that complements the ingredients perfectly, making every bite a delight for your taste buds.

This salad is not only delicious, but it's also visually stunning. The vibrant colors of the different vegetables and fruits create a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect dish for gatherings or special occasions. Whether you're enjoying it as a light and healthy lunch or serving it as a side dish at a barbecue, this grilled chicken rainbow cobb salad is sure to impress your family and friends.

 

Directions:                    

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°. Set aside to cool.
2. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Place vegetables and bacon on top of lettuce. Pour vinaigrette over salad.
3. Slice chicken breasts, arrange on top. Serve immediately.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Amanda Rettke, I Am Baker       

Nutritional Information per Serving

• Calories: 410, Total Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Sodium: 630mg, Carbohydrates: 28g, Dietary Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 15g, Protein: 23g