California Cobb Salad

Cobb salad is the American salad of choice! Although it is traditionally very high in fat, today I have the pleasure of presenting you with a healthy version of this recipe!

2 servings

Per serving (including side dish): 389 calories / 39 g carbs / 14 g fat / 30 g proteins / 6 g fiber

Ingredients
¼ red onion, sliced into rings
30 ml (2 tablespoons) cider vinegar
2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) honey
750 ml (3 cups) baby spinach, chopped
500 ml (2 cups) arugula
250 ml (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, cubed
1 (100 g) chicken breast, cooked and cubed
125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh or frozen corn, cooked
1 turkey bacon slice, cooked and finely chopped
¼ avocado, cubed
30 ml (2 tablespoons) light feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing
10 ml (2 teaspoons) olive oil
10 ml (2 teaspoons) red wine vinegar
Juice from a lime
5 ml (1 teaspoon) Dijon mustard
5 ml (1 teaspoon) Worcestershire sauce
5 ml (1 teaspoon) honey

Side dish (per person)
1 slice of multigrain bread, grilled

Directions

1. In a small bowl, marinate the onions in cider vinegar and honey for about 15 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, chicken, and corn. Add salt and pepper.
3. In another small bowl, mix the ingredients for the dressing. Add the dressing to the salad, making sure to coat each ingredient.
4. Divide the salad in half, and serve in large plates. Sprinkle each plate with the bacon, avocado pieces, feta, and marinated onions.

Bon appétit!

By Sophie Blais

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