The Cobb-Made-Keto Bowl

A dairy-free ranch dressing smothers this cleaner take on the classic salad with hearty turkey breast, bacon and avocado. Top with herbs or microgreens for a pretty presentation.
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The Cobb-Made-Keto Bowl recipe

The Cobb-Made-Keto Bowl

THE GOOD FAT: Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, a type of good fat that supports heart health. Additionally, this fruit is rich in pantothenic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin that’s essential for the production of red blood cells and for breaking down fats and carbohydrates for energy. 

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  • 4Servings

Ingredients

Bowl

  • 8 3/4-oz slices bacon, no added nitrites or nitrates, chopped
  • 5 oz boneless skinless turkey or chicken breast, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive or avocado oil mayonnaise, divided
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced green onions
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles, optional

Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive or avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp chicken bone broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1/4 tsp each dried dill, garlic powder and onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare bowl: In a cast iron skillet on medium-high, add bacon and cook until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl, reserving drippings in pan. Add turkey to pan; cook until no longer pink, turning once, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

2. To bowl with turkey, stir in 2 tbsp mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, mash eggs with remaining 1 tbsp mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

3. Place lettuce at the bottom of 4 bowls. Divide avocado, turkey mixture and egg mixture among bowls. Top each bowl with bacon, tomato and green onions.

4. Prepare Ranch Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well to combine. Drizzle each bowl with 2 tbsp dressing. Garnish with blue cheese (if using). 

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
  • Calories: 557
  • Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 158 mg
  • Fat Content: 48.5 g
  • Fiber Content: 4.5 g
  • Protein Content: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
  • Sodium Content: 852 mg
  • Sugar Content: 2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat Content: 15 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat Content: 13 g

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