Southwest Style Cobb Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing
This Southwest Style Cobb Salad delivers 40g protein and 659 calories per serving with 8 batch servings from one prep. The smoky chipotle dressing comes together on the stovetop, then everything assembles cold for grab-and-go lunches throughout the week. Structure your salads with measured protein portions instead of guessing when you're tracking macros.
Ingredients
- •Mayonnaise, Chipotle(120g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More For Serving
- •Mayonnaise, Chipotle(120g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(80g)
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Honey(10g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(2400g)
- •Bacon, Pork
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Avocado
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(240g)
- •Cheese, Pepper Jack(240g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(120g)
Instructions
- 1Heat a grill or grill pan on high heat. Add ½ cup chipotle mayonnaise to a medium bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat all over. Season the chicken all over with the pepper.
- 2Place the chicken on the grill. Reduce the heat to medium and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking, rotating occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10-12 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, allow to rest for 5 minutes, before thinly slicing.
- 3Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the chipotle mayonnaise, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, pepper, paprika, cumin, and honey until smooth.
- 4In a large bowl, combine the lettuce with half of the dressing. Toss to coat. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, corn, avocado, black beans, cheese, eggs, cilantro and green onions. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top. Season to taste with pepper.
Nutrition — Per Serving
659
calories
40g
protein
45g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Saturated fat
- 11.1g
- Sodium
- 543 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.6g
8 servings per batch · ~613g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Southwest Style Cobb Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing have per serving?
Each serving delivers 40g of protein and 659 calories with 45g fat and 28g carbs. The fat content comes from the chipotle dressing and whole-food toppings, providing sustained satiety.
How long does Southwest Style Cobb Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing take to prep and how many servings does it make?
Quick prep yields 8 servings in a single batch on the stovetop, making this the highest-yield recipe in the southwest lineup. You can prepare over a week of lunches with one cooking and assembly session.
Is Southwest Style Cobb Salad good for muscle gain?
At 40g protein and 659 calories per serving, this salad works well for muscle gain phases while keeping carbs moderate at 28g. The high fat content supports hormone production and nutrient absorption during training blocks.
