This salad bowl features chopped romaine lettuce topped with diced chicken breast, crumbled bacon, and hard-boiled eggs. The base is layered with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles, then finished with a sugar-free creamy dressing. The combination creates a multi-textured salad using fresh produce and simple ingredients.

About This Recipe

To prepare the salad, the greens are divided into bowls and topped with rows of prepared proteins and vegetables to create the traditional presentation. Adding sliced avocado and halved eggs provides a creamy contrast to the crisp texture of the romaine and the smoky crunch of the bacon. It is important to assemble the bowl just before serving or store the dressing separately to ensure the vegetables remain fresh and crisp.

The flavor relies on the variety of savory components, including the tangy blue cheese and the seasoned chicken breast. A sugar-free ranch or blue cheese dressing provides a rich mouthfeel that ties the saltiness of the bacon and the brightness of the cherry tomatoes together. Since the ingredients offer a wide range of natural flavors, a light seasoning of salt and pepper is all that is needed to finish the dish.

This salad works well as a main course and can be prepared ahead of time. It’s easy to customize the bowl by swapping the chicken for shrimp or steak, or by adding cucumbers for extra volume and crunch. This salad is best served chilled, offering a filling and structured meal that emphasizes fresh, simple combinations.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • A hearty salad that eats like a full meal
  • Packed with protein and healthy fats
  • Naturally low in carbs and keto-friendly
  • Easy to customize with proteins and veggies
  • Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners

What You’ll Need for This Keto Cobb Salad Bowl

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or mixed greens)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing (sugar-free)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. Divide chopped lettuce between two large bowls.
  2. Arrange chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese in rows on top of greens.
  3. Drizzle with dressing and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss before serving, or keep in rows for presentation.

FAQ

  • Can I use a different protein?
    Yes—try turkey, shrimp, or salmon for variety.
  • What dressing works best?
    Blue cheese or ranch are traditional, but olive oil and vinegar work too.
  • Is this good for meal prep?
    Yes—store toppings separately and assemble before eating.
  • Can I make it dairy-free?
    Yes, simply skip the cheese and use a dairy-free dressing.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Swap chicken for grilled steak or shrimp
  • Use feta or cheddar instead of blue cheese
  • Add bell peppers, cucumbers, or olives for variety
  • Make it spicier with jalapeños or hot sauce

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve as a main dish for lunch or dinner
  • Pair with sparkling water or iced tea
  • Enjoy with keto breadsticks or cheese crisps
  • Great for picnics and meal prep containers

Keto Cobb Salad Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 650
A hearty keto Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, and blue cheese. Low-carb, protein-packed, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or mixed greens)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast (diced)
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs (halved)
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing (sugar-free)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Divide chopped lettuce between two large bowls.
  • Arrange chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese in rows on top of greens.
  • Drizzle with dressing and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss before serving, or keep in rows for presentation.
Calories: 650kcal
Course: LUNCH
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto chicken avocado salad, keto cobb salad, low carb / keto, low carb salad bowl, salad

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