Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders

2 tablespoons cajun or lemon pepper seasoning

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

6 cups shredded lettuce

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped

1-2 cups cherry tomatoes. sliced

1 cup crumbled blue cheese or cubed cheddar

6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

1 avocado, chopped

4 hard boiled eggs, sliced

1 avocado, chopped

1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup mayo

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/3 cup fresh cilantro

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon garlic powder

kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and seasoning. SThen season with salt and pepper. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes.2. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy, adding buttermilk or water to thin the dressing. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.3. Thinly slice or chop the chicken.4. In a large bowl, toss the greens, basil, and cilantro with 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, avocado, and eggs on top. Gently give the salad a toss with additional dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 597 kcal