Lighter Cobb Salad

11 ingredients
21 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 slices bacon (3 ounces)
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces)
  • Coarse salt
  • 2 heads Boston lettuce (about 1 pound total), torn into bite-size pieces
  • 6 ounces deli turkey, diced
  • 4 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, and diced
  • 1 avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, peeled, and diced

Directions

  1. 1
    Place eggs in a medium saucepan; add cold water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Cover pan; remove from heat.
  3. 3
    Let stand 12 minutes, then drain and rinse under cool water.
  4. 4
    Let cool completely.
  5. 5
    (Unpeeled eggs can be refrigerated up to 4 days.)
  6. 6
    Peel under running water.
  7. 7
    Separate yolks and reserve for another use.
  8. 8
    Cut egg whites into 1/2-inch pieces.
  9. 9
    Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
  10. 10
    Transfer to a paper towellined plate to drain.
  11. 11
    Break into bite-size pieces.
  12. 12
    In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, and vinegar.
  13. 13
    Gently fold in blue cheese; season dressing with salt.
  14. 14
    Place lettuce in a large bowl; arrange egg whites, bacon, turkey, tomatoes, and avocado on top.
  15. 15
    Serve salad with dressing alongside.
  16. 16
    (Per Serving)
  17. 17
    Calories: 295
  18. 18
    Fat: 18.8g (5.6g Saturated Fat)
  19. 19
    Protein: 19.5g
  20. 20
    Carbohydrates: 14.3g
  21. 21
    Fiber: 4.6g

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