Mini Cobb Salad With Avocado Dressing
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Recipe Summary Mini Cobb Salad With Avocado Dressing
Whether you're counting calories or not, using turkey-style bacon and less blue cheese is a simple way to reduce the calories and fat in this classic main course salad. Topped off with a refreshing avocado dressing, this salad is sure to please!Ingredients | Stracciatella Cheese Calories1 small ripe avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced2 tablespoons olive oil½ lemon, juiced1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon saltDash cayenne pepper¼ cup water6 cups coarsely chopped salad greens (iceberg, romaine, etc.)2 cups diced cooked chicken4 slices turkey-style bacon, cooked and chopped2 tomatoes, cut into wedges4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped½ cup thinly sliced red onion2 ounces blue cheese, crumbledDirectionsAvocado Dressing: In a blender or mini-chopper, blend avocado, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and water, until smooth. Thin dressing with additional water if desired.Salad: Divide salad greens among individual plates. Place a mound of chicken in center of each. Arrange turkey-style bacon, tomatoes, egg wedges and red onion around chicken. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.Use diced ham in place of chicken and regular bacon in place of turkey-style bacon. Use shredded Cheddar, Swiss, Gouda or your favourite cheese instead of blue cheese.Info | Stracciatella Cheese Caloriesprep:
35 mins
total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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