Cobb Salad

Cook the Bacon (15–20 minutes):

1.    Preheat oven to 400°F.

2.    Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper and lay bacon strips flat.

3.    Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to cool, then chop.

Boil the Eggs (10 minutes):

4.    Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.

5.    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 7–8 minutes.

6.    Drain and place eggs in an ice bath. Once cooled, peel and slice in half.

Make the Dressing (5 minutes):

7.    In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

8.    Shake or whisk until creamy and emulsified. Set aside.

Assemble the Salad (5 minutes):

9.    On a large platter or in 4 bowls, layer romaine as the base.

10.  Arrange cherry tomatoes, avocado, sliced eggs, chopped bacon, crumbled cheese, and red onion in rows.

11.  Drizzle with dressing and garnish with fresh basil.

Total Macros:

Calories: 420.75

Protein: 12.6g

Carbs: 14.38g

Fat: 36.15g

Nutrition Facts:

🥬 Romaine Lettuce

Hydrating AF – it's 95% water, which helps keep you hydrated and your skin glowing.

It’s not just filler! Romaine is rich in vitamin A (for your eyes) and folate (great for mood + cell repair).

🥚 Pasture-Raised Eggs

Loaded with choline, a brain-boosting nutrient that helps with focus and memory.

One egg packs 6 grams of high-quality protein—basically nature’s protein bar in a shell.

Pasture-raised eggs have twice the omega-3s of conventional eggs. That’s brain food, baby.

🥑 Avocado

Healthy fats for days! Avocados are full of monounsaturated fats that keep your heart and hormones happy.

They’re also rich in potassium—even more than bananas—to help balance fluids and support muscle recovery.

Bonus: Avocados help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins(A, D, E, K) from the rest of your salad.

🧀 Gorgonzola or Feta

These cheeses are rich in calcium and probiotics, especially if using raw or unpasteurized versions.

Feta is lower in fat and easier to digest for many people due to its goat or sheep milk base.

🥓 Pasture-Raised Bacon

When raised right, bacon can be a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and choline.

Bacon from pasture-raised pigs also contains higher levels of vitamin D and healthy fats (yes, really!).

🍅 Cherry Tomatoes

Bursting with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to glowing skin and heart health.

Cooking or marinating tomatoes actually boosts lycopene availability. Let that vinaigrette do its thing.

🧄 Garlic Powder in the Dressing

Even in dried form, garlic helps fight inflammation and supports the immune system.

Ancient civilizations used garlic medicinally—and now you just casually drizzle it on your salad. Power move.

🍯 Maple Syrup or Honey

A touch of natural sweetness to balance the tangy vinaigrette, both bring small amounts of antioxidants and trace minerals.

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