Soy-Free Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad

Recreate the iconic Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad at home with this soy-free twist that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful! Perfectly spiced and grilled chicken breasts crown a bed of crisp mixed greens, layered with juicy grape tomatoes, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, smoky crumbled bacon, and a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. The star of the dish is the luscious avocado lime dressing, made with fresh cilantro, honey, and lime juice for a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, soy-free Cobb salad is the ultimate meal-prep favorite or crowd-pleasing summertime dish. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a satisfying lunch, this hearty salad delivers vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, and watercress)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 4 slices hickory smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt (for dressing)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (for dressing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 4

Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

In a large bowl, layer the mixed salad greens as the base.

Step 6

Arrange grape tomatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese on top of the greens.

Step 7

In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, water, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the dressing.

Step 8

Slice the grilled chicken and place on top of the salad.

Step 9

Drizzle the salad with the homemade avocado lime dressing just before serving.

Step 10

Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1415.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2342.7

Total Fat 142.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 928.1mg	0%
Sodium 3596.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 210.7g	0%

Vitamin D 104.5IU	0%
Calcium 1081.4mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3476.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 35.6%

Carbs: 10.4%