Strawberry Cobb Salad (Paleo, Whole30, AIP, Keto, Nightshade-free)

This favorite summer Strawberry Cobb Salad is a fresh, seasonal twist on a classic. It’s a composed salad that swaps out tomatoes for ripe spring or summer strawberries, offering a flavorful, healthier and nightshade-free alternative that everyone loves.

Course DInner, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword aip, cobb salad, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, summer, whole30

Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 714kcal

Author Megan

Cost $15

Equipment

pan for cooking bacon
small mixing bowl(s) for salad dressing(s)

Ingredients

1 head lettuce iceberg or butter, chopped into small bite size pieces
1 lb chicken cooked and chopped: Use leftover chicken, breasts or thighs, or batch cook thighs here.
1 package bacon turkey bacon if preferred, cooked according to package instructions (You'll have some leftover.)
1/2 bunch green onions or 3 stalks celery, or 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped small (for LC, use the greens only)
1 large avocado or 2 small
1 pound strawberries fresh, sliced (for LC, use 1/2 lb total)
Vinaigrette see Notes below
Optional: Herb Ranch Dressing see Notes below

Instructions

Optionally, toss the lettuce with vinaigrette before plating and composing the toppings.
Assemble the salad: Place the lettuce on each plate first, or on a large serving platter. Top with rows of all the toppings.
Two salad dressing options (choose one or both):
Vinaigrette: Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing before serving, or serve the dressing on the side. (See Notes below.)
Dairy-free Herb Ranch: Top with dollops, and serve more on the side. (See Notes below.)

Notes

Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette recipe

Combine, and whisk together:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup favorite vinegar, I love white balsamic best, or fresh lemon juice
2 T Dijon, omit for AIP
2 Tablespoons honey (or LC sub)
1 garlic clove, optional
1/2 teaspoon quality salt
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger, or freshly ground pepper if not AIP

Or use this Maple Balsamic Salad Dressing recipe.

Dairy-free Herb Ranch Dressing

Use this Herb Lime Ranch Dressing recipe, but sub in another herb for the fresh cilantro: My favorite choice is fresh tarragon. Other options include parsley, dill or a combination of a few fresh herbs.

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