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Pomegranate Cobb Salad

This Pomegranate Cobb Salad provides 15g protein and 377 calories per serving as a nutrient-dense side or light lunch. Four servings assemble on the stovetop in quick time, useful for adding micronutrient density around higher-protein mains. Use it to fill volume on your plate when you've hit protein targets but haven't reached calorie goals.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Lettuce, Romaine
  • Arugula(240g)
  • Chicken Breast, Grilled

    Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

  • Bacon, Center-Cut Pork(117g)
  • Pomegranate Arils(180g)
  • Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
  • Tomato, Cherry
  • Tomato, Cherry
  • Avocado
  • Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(80g)
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Vinegar, Red Wine(30g)
  • Olive oil(30g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Mustard, Dijon(10g)

    Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

  • Garlic(120g)
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 pinch salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1Arrange all salad ingredients into a large serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
  2. 2Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small jug. Serve over the salad.

Nutrition — Per Serving

377

calories

15g

protein

27g

fat

Carbohydrates
22g
Saturated fat
8.4g
Sodium
557 mg
Dietary fiber
3.4g

4 servings per batch · ~227g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Pomegranate Cobb Salad have per serving?

Each serving contains 15g of protein and 377 calories with 27g fat and 22g carbs. This is a lighter protein option better suited as a side dish or complement to a higher-protein main course.

How long does Pomegranate Cobb Salad take to prep?

This is a quick prep recipe that comes together fast, and it batch-preps 4 servings at once. You can have it ready to portion into containers in minimal time.

Is Pomegranate Cobb Salad good for fat loss?

At 377 calories per serving with only 15g protein, this recipe works better as a side or salad component rather than a standalone fat loss meal. Pair it with a higher-protein main dish to reach your daily targets while staying in a calorie deficit.

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