COASTAL COBB SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO LEMON DRESSING

This coastal cobb salad is perfect for a weeknight meal because it comes together really quickly if you cook the proteins (chicken, eggs, bacon, and shrimp) ahead of time.

 And even if you don’t cook them ahead of time, this recipe is still really simple. It will just take a little more time than what is listed the recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing

• ¼ cup paleo mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp minced cilantro
• 1 Tbsp water
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp sea salt

Coastal Cobb Salad

• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 6 oz cooked shrimp
• 4 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced
• 2 boiled eggs, halved
• ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 green onion, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing

1. Mix all ingredients together by hand or blend using an immersion blender or food processor. I recommend using an immersion blender.
2. Store under refrigeration until needed.

Coastal Cobb Salad

1. Assemble salad on a large platter. Line the platter with romaine lettuce and then arrange the toppings.
2. Serve with creamy cilantro lemon dressing.