The contrast between crunchy romaine, crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese and avocado, and a delicious sweet heat dressing in this Keto Cobb Salad is enough to swoon over. The dressing is the star of the show, bringing everything together with a zippy, refreshing punch.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am crazy about salads.
One of my favorite salads has always been the Cobb Salad at the Brown Derby in Orlando.
While most of it is keto-friendly, I am relatively sure that the dressing has sugar in it.
This Keto Chicken Cobb Salad tips its hat to the traditional while staying sugar-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.
This isn't your typical side salad, but rather a meal all its own. I'll have to say that as far as salads go, this dish is a tad indulgent. But no worries - this nutrient-rich meal has just four net carbs a serving.
Low Carb Cobb Salad Ingredients
- Vinegar: I used red wine vinegar, but unseasoned rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar works as well.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best. For an extra pop of lemon flavor, you can also add in the zest.
- Dijon Mustard: If you prefer, grainy brown mustard may be used.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is best, but garlic powder may also be used.
- Sweetener: I used Swerve confectioners. Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: This adds a subtle heat. Omit if you do not care for heat.
- Salt and Pepper: I used ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust to your personal preference.
- Olive Oil: A good quality extra-virgin olive oil is excellent here.
- Romaine: You can save time by buying pre-washed and chopped.
- Grilled Chicken: You can pick up a chicken at the grocery store or use this Keto Grilled Chicken recipe. (This air fryer chicken is good too.) I like chicken breasts, but thighs will work too.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: You can use the method for hard-boiled eggs from this Keto Deviled Egg recipe.
- Avocado: If you are making this ahead of time, make sure you wait until just before serving to add the avocado.
- Tomatoes: I used plum, but any type you like works here. Cherry tomatoes are a great option.
- Blue Cheese: I find that buying a block and crumbling it myself yields the best flavor, but pre-crumbled works if you are short on time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The Cobb Salad was created by Robber Cobb at the Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles. The legend goes that Cobb, the owner of the restaurant, went into the kitchen late one night and tossed together a salad with what was on hand at the cold station.
He shared this with a patron, and the next day he came back asking for more. It was such a hit that it became a regular on the menu. Today the salad appears on menus everywhere and is commonly served with rows of ingredients laid out.
Although there are numerous variations, the classic Cobb is a chopped salad made up of lettuce, chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, Roquefort or blue cheese, tomatoes, and a red wine vinaigrette.
Most are not, because most Cobb Salad Dressing recipes have sugar in them. Here, I've opted to use Swerve in place of sugar and kept the tomatoes to a low enough level that this is, in fact, a Keto Cobb Salad.
Tools Needed to Make This Recipe
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- Mixing bowl
- Mason Jar and Lid, Immersion Blender, Blender or Food Processor
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Low Carb Cobb Salad Variations:
- Serve with diced turkey or salmon instead of the chicken.
- Use a low carb french dressing or Keto Ranch Dressing in place of the Vinaigrette.
- Use spinach or spring mix in place of the romaine.
- Add in a handful of chopped chives and parsley.
Keto Cobb Salad Recipe Variations
- Serve with diced turkey or salmon instead of the chicken.
- Use a low-carb french dressing or Keto Ranch Dressing in place of the Vinaigrette. You can also use a store-bought dressing if you like.
- Use spinach or spring mix in place of the romaine.
- Add in a handful of chopped chives and parsley.
Storage
You can store the salad un-tossed in the refrigerator for up to two days without the avocado.
The dressing will keep for up to one week.
More Keto Recipes to Try
- Craving your favorite burger? This Keto Big Mac Salad is a great alternative.
- If you love Reubens, this Keto Reuben Slaw is sure to please.
Keto Cobb Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Swerve
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce torn or shredded
- 16 ounces chicken grilled
- 8 ounces bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- 2 plum tomatoes diced
- ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper in a blender, food processor, or jar. Mix until combined. Add in oil, and shake or blend until emulsified.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl. Top with chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese.
- Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition
More Low Carb Salad Recipes to Try:
- Thai Chicken Salad from Real Balanced
- Salmon Chopped Salad from Primavera Kitchen (reduce the tomatoes for strict Keto)
- Summer Confetti Salad from Sugar Free Mom
Emman Damian
Low Carb Cobb Salad is so good! I love this recipe as it is healthy and easy to do. I hope I can make it soon.
Vanessa Delia
I love turning a salad into a full meal. They can be so satisfying. This salad looks AMAZING!
Chava
What great timing - I'm just about to go on a diet myself!
Lavern Moore
I love everything about a cobb salad except the egg whites. So when I make this recipe, it is the one thing that won’t make it in.
Elizabeth O
I've always loved Cobb Salads because of their variety and color and, of course, they are healthy. Delicious!
rardmar
i am from Italy hello. Can you help me translate? /rardor
Wendy Polisi
Sorry, I don't know Italian.
Gail W
Look for no sugar bacon in grocery store.
Yes, Sugar is in all bacon except for bacon is labeled no sugar.