Copycat Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad
A delicious and healthy copycat recipe of Panera's Green Goddess Cobb Salad. Packed with fresh ingredients and a flavorful green goddess dressing, this salad is a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, divided)
- 0.5 teaspoon grated garlic (divided)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper (divided)
- 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.75 cup fresh herbs (such as basil, tarragon, parsley and/or chives)
- 0.5 cup reduced-fat plain strained yogurt (such as Greek-style)
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups fresh mixed greens (such as romaine, kale and/or watercress)
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs (peeled and halved lengthwise)
- 2 mini cucumbers (thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups))
- 1 small ripe avocado (chopped)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon (about 2 slices)
Instructions
- Stir onion and vinegar together. Let stand, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Stir 1 tablespoon oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together. Brush chicken with the mixture.
- Oil the grill grates. Grill chicken until a thermometer registers 160°F, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Combine herbs, yogurt, buttermilk, salt and the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in a blender; puree until smooth, about 25 seconds.
- Drain the pickled onion. Slice the chicken. Divide greens among plates. Top with eggs, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, turkey bacon, chicken and pickled onions. Drizzle with dressing.
Notes
Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking. You can also add other toppings such as croutons or cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 500mg