Mexican Cobb Salad with Jalapeno Bacon - Whole30 + Low Carb
Meet your new favorite healthy Cinco de Mayo recipe! This Mexican Cobb Salad has all of your favorite Cobb Salad elements, but with a fun twist!
The sugar free Jalapeno Naked Bacon is the star of the show, paired with spicy taco chicken, creamy avocado, and plenty of fresh vegetables.
Because even though we love eating out during our Whole30 rounds, we love to cook delicious meals at home, too! This salad is inspired by the Cheesecake Factory’s famous dish, but we made it Whole30 and Low Carb compliant!
Mexican Cobb Salad Recipe (Whole30, Low Carb)
Recipe Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 package sugar free Jalapeño Naked Bacon
1 cup cauliflower rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp. taco seasoning (check there’s no sugar added)
2 tbsp. olive oil
sugar free pickled onions
1 avocado
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep the Vegetables: Wash and chop the lettuce. Use a food processor or blender to make the cauliflower rice. Wash and slice the tomatoes in half.
Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Set it aside on a paper towel lined plate until you’re ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set the chicken on a plate and allow it to cool. Dice into bite sized pieces.
Assemble & Serve: Add the lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, chicken, Jalapeno Naked Bacon, and then slice the avocado and add to the salad. Serve with your favorite salad dressing — See below for our recommendations!
Homemade Salad Dressings
Grab your favorite store-bought salad dressing or make your own! Here are some homemade salad dressings that’d be wonderful on this: Avocado Lime + Cilantro Dressing (Keto), Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dressing (Keto), or Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing (Whole30).
