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.
Meal-Prep Turkey Cobb Salad
Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 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
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, pitted and quartered
Divide romaine, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, turkey, bacon, egg halves, and cheddar among four 3-cup lidded glass containers.
Just before serving, add avocado (if using) and dressing to the salad and toss to coat.
To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing and salad (except avocado) separately for up to four days.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 275 Calories, Total Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 125 mg, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Fiber: 3 g, Added Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 15 g, Sodium: 498 mg, Potassium: 451 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 155 mcg, Calcium: 159 mg, Vitamin A: 8908 IU, Vitamin C: 11 mg.
