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Fresh Keto-Friendly Cobb Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing

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A fresh, keto-friendly Cobb salad featuring crisp romaine, tender chicken, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a homemade ranch dressing that’s both flavorful and low-carb.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream (full-fat)
  • 2–3 tablespoons buttermilk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 6 bacon strips and cook, turning occasionally, until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the hard-boiled eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn off heat. Let sit 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel and quarter the eggs.
  3. Chop the salad base: Rinse and dry romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, and shred or chop cooked chicken breast.
  4. Make the homemade ranch dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk or shake until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Assemble the salad: Layer or toss the chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, bacon, eggs, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top if using. Drizzle with creamy ranch dressing just before serving or serve it on the side.
  6. Final touches: Give everything a gentle toss to coat with dressing, or leave the ingredients layered for a classic Cobb presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors.

Notes

Keep salad ingredients and dressing separate if prepping ahead to avoid sogginess. The dressing can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for up to one week. Use fresh herbs in the dressing when possible for brighter flavor. Cook bacon slowly over medium heat for best crispiness. Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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