This Springtime Cobb Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette is one of my favorite cobb salads ever. It is PERFECT for Spring!
More delicious salads of mine include my Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad, my Fig, Pistachio & Goat Cheese Salad, and my Cherry Tomato and Cucumber Salad.
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Every time I look at the salad dressings in the grocery store aisle, I get so angry. I see so many added ingredients that are unecessary and not good for you. There are ingredients like, high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, palm oil, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), soybean oil, artificial colors and flavors, and so on.
Vinaigrettes are often considered the healthier option for salad dressings, since they're lower in saturated and total fat -- compared to the creamy ranch-type salad dressings. But the first ingredient in so many store-bought vinaigrettes is sugar. It makes me so sad.
Now, you can opt for one of my healthier homemade salad dressings, like my Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, or Homemade Ranch Dressing. Or, if you want something bright and fresh, you'll love this raspberry vinaigrette on my springtime cobb salad recipe.
If you love Springtime Cobb Salad, you'll also enjoy Roasted Potato Salad.
Reasons You'll Love It
- Very quick to toss together
- Can be made ahead and stored in a mason jar
- Bright and perfect for spring
- It's healthy, low-sugar, Gluten-Free, and paleo
Ingredients For Springtime Cobb Salad
Chicken Breast: Chicken breast brings a savory flavor to this salad that makes it hearty enough for a meal. It’s the kind of protein that plays well with all the fresh spring vibes. You could also use cod, salmon, or grilled shrimp.
Artichoke Hearts: Artichoke hearts bring that briny kick that keeps things interesting, and they tuck in perfectly between the creamy and crunchy layers. Look for artichoke hearts stored in water, not oil.
Radishes: They cut through the richness and add a pop of color that makes this salad feel fresh and alive. If you like radishes in your salads, check out my Spring Greens Salad.
Asparagus: Asparagus brings a tender snap and a subtle earthiness that is amazing in this Springtime Cobb Salad. Look for evenly-sized, medium-width asparagus that will be easier to shave.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook 4-6 minutes on both sides until well browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and dice into small, bite-size pieces.
- Step 3: Slice the root end off the asparagus. Holding the tip of an asparagus spear, carefully slice into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears. Set aside.
- Step 4: To make the raspberry vinaigrette, in a blender, combine fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, raw honey, sea salt, ground black pepper, and water. Puree until very smooth.
- Step 5: To assemble the salad, in a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spring lettuce mix, followed by the diced chicken, asparagus ribbons, halved grape tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and hard boiled eggs, and halved artichoke hearts.
- Step 6: To serve, drizzle with the raspberry vinaigrette and enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
You can keep mason jar salads for up to 4-5 days in the fridge and they will still taste good and fresh.
Always make sure you store your mason jar salads properly with their lid on and sealed tightly. It’s also best to fill the ingredients to the brim and keep the dressing at the bottom, to avoid the leafy greens from wilting. To make sure the avocado is as fresh as possible, I wait until it's time to eat the salad to add the avocado. Check out my Ultimate Guide To Meal Prep Containers for my favorite air-tight containers.
Yes! This vinaigrette can be substituted with strawberries, blueberries, or other fresh springtime fruits.
More Healthy Salad Recipes
If you want more healthy salad–and salad dressing, recipes, check out these delicious options!
Springtime Cobb Salad
Equipment
- Skillet
- blender
- mixing bowl
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Ingredients
For the cobb:
- 1 chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ lb thick asparagus, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups baby spring lettuce mix
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 small radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ 14.5 oz can artichoke hearts , canned in water, sliced in half
For the dressing:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Season the chicken with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook 4-6 minutes on both sides until well browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and dice into small, bite-size pieces.
- Slice the root end off the asparagus. Holding the tip of an asparagus spear, carefully slice into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears. Set aside.
- To make the raspberry vinaigrette, in a blender, combine fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, raw honey, sea salt, ground black pepper, and water. Puree until very smooth.
- To assemble the salad, in a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spring lettuce mix, followed by the diced chicken, asparagus ribbons, halved grape tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and hard boiled eggs, and halved artichoke hearts.
- To serve, drizzle with the raspberry vinaigrette and enjoy.
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Notes
- Steam or boil eggs, then cool in ice water for easy peeling and clean cuts.
- Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
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Dustin
Love cobbs especially with tasty dressings.
Lacey Baier
I agree! This one's raspberry vinaigrette is so delicious and perfect for spring! 🙂
Bethany @ athletic avocado
Cobb salad is for sure my fave type of salad, its loaded with all da goods. Love that you spring-ified it to make it even more yummier and fresh! Mmmm that raspberry vinaigrette 🙂
Lacey Baier
Right?? So glad you agree 🙂