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Spring Cobb Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Spring Cobb Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Spring Cobb Salad is a refreshing dish packed with seasonal ingredients and a honey-Dijon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar can replace with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon fresh lemon juice fresh juice is preferable
  • 1 clove garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves can substitute with thyme
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves omit if not available
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
Salad
  • 5 cups spring lettuce mix or any fresh greens
  • 4 oz thinly sliced pancetta can swap with bacon or omit
  • 1 cup asparagus or green beans as substitute
  • 1 medium avocado or cooked sweet potato
  • 4 oz goat cheese or feta cheese
  • 1 cup watermelon radishes or regular radishes
  • 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas or snow peas
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives or green onions

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay the thinly sliced pancetta on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. In a blender, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, basil, mint, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Spread the lettuce mix on a large platter and drizzle half of the vinaigrette over it, tossing gently.
  5. Layer with avocado, asparagus, crumbled pancetta, goat cheese, radishes, and sugar snap peas.
  6. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle sunflower seeds and chives on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until serving.

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