Meal-Prep Turkey Cobb Salad

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Cubed deli turkey takes the place of chicken, while Cheddar replaces blue cheese in this easy Cobb-inspired salad. The protein-rich turkey and cheese, plus eggs and bacon, gives the salad staying power, so you won't get hungry an hour after you eat. Feel free to swap out the turkey for cooked chicken or chickpeas to mix things up. Serve the salad right away or pack it up in individual containers and you'll be set for lunch for days.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 2 scallions, sliced

  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup halved and sliced cucumber

  • 3 ounces cubed deli turkey

  • 2 slices cooked bacon, halved

  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, halved

  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 avocado, pitted and quartered (Optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Divide the dressing among 4 small glass jars.

  2. Divide romaine, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, turkey, bacon, egg halves and Cheddar among 4 3-cup lidded glass containers.

  3. Just before serving, add avocado (if using) and dressing to the salad and toss to coat.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing and salad (except avocado) separately for up to 4 days.

Equipment: 4 small lidded glass jars; 4 3-cup lidded containers

Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, July 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
21g Fat
7g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 cups
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 29%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Vitamin A 8908IU 178%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 155mcg 39%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Calcium 159mg 12%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 31mg 7%
Potassium 451mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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