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Hawaiian Cobb Salad

Tropical flavors meet classic Cobb salad in this refreshing dish.

2servings
15 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Hawaiian Cobb Salad

About this recipe

Experience a delightful tropical twist on the traditional Cobb salad with our Hawaiian version. This refreshing dish combines fresh flavors like pineapple and macadamia nuts with the satisfying components of a classic Cobb salad, making it perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced avocado
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, pineapple, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, avocado, bacon, eggs, cheese, cilantro, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes.

  2. 2

    Toss ingredients gently to combine.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

  4. 4

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately on chilled plates for extra freshness.

  6. 6

    Enjoy your tropical culinary escape!

Chef's tip

For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and bacon, and add more avocado and nuts for protein.

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