Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (Print Page)

Vibrant salad with seasoned grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and classic toppings—all Paleo-friendly for wholesome eating.

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Salad

07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
08 - 1 large avocado, diced
09 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
10 - 6 slices uncured bacon, cooked and crumbled
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
02 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Cook bacon until crispy, hard-boil eggs, and chop vegetables while chicken is cooking.
04 - Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter.
05 - Top greens with avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, cucumber, bacon, eggs, and sliced grilled chicken.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
07 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently or serve dressing on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that perfect bite of smoky chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon in every single forkful
  • The homemade dressing comes together in literally 30 seconds and makes you wonder why you ever bought bottled stuff
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that warm chicken will wilt your greens so let it cool slightly before slicing
  • The dressing tastes better if you make it 10 minutes ahead to let the garlic mellow out
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bites
  • Invest in a good vegetable chopper to make prep time fly by in minutes

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