Keto Cobb Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

A tasty keto cobb salad with homemade ranch dressing. It’s loaded with protein, fat and good-for-you veggies! Plus it’s easy to make at home.

Have you ever heard of the keto diet? It’s all the rage right now and for good reason!

A keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that can help you lose weight. And one of the best things about it is that you can still enjoy delicious food!

This keto cobb salad is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Plus, the homemade ranch dressing is downright delicious.

If you’re like me, then you love a good Cobb salad. There’s just something about all those delicious ingredients coming together that makes my taste buds happy. But if you’re also following a keto diet, then traditional Cobb salads might not be the best option for you.

That’s where this Keto Cobb Salad comes in! It features all the same great flavors as a traditional Cobb salad, but with a keto-friendly ranch dressing that will keep you on track.

With delicious ingredients like bacon, avocado, and homemade ranch dressing, you’ll love this hearty salad. Plus, it’s keto-friendly so you can indulge guilt-free.

So give it a try today and see how you love it!

Can You Make Homemade Cobb Salad Ahead?

You can make parts of this Cobb salad recipe ahead of time, but wait to assemble and dress it right before serving so that it doesn’t get soggy.

I recommend making these items ahead of time and then freshly preparing the rest just prior to serving:

Bacon – To keep your bacon crisp, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

Hard-Boiled Eggs – The best way to store hard-boiled eggs is to keep them in an airtight container, unpeeled. They can be stored like that for up to a week!

Chicken – Chicken can be prepared, and once cooled, stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store whole and slice just prior to serving to keep the chicken moist!

Dressing – Homemade ranch dressing should be stored in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and refrigerated for up to two weeks.

You can store the undressed salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

About the Ingredients for the Keto Cobb Salad

Veggies – Romaine lettuce is typically used to make cobb salad, you can also include a mix of baby greens. In addition I added cucumber and avocado. Tomatoes are also keto friendly so you could include some fresh tomato slices or wedges – halved grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes work too.

Protein – Bacon, egg, and chicken are mainstays of any cobb salad, and they are very keto friendly too!

Toppings – We topped it all off with blue cheese and fresh chives but you could also include nuts or change up the cheese to your favourite!

Dressing – Our homemade ranch dressing is sugar free but full of amazing flavour! If you go with store bought dressing, make sure to check it is keto friendly.

Looking for More Tasty Keto Recipes?

Check out some more delicious keto recipes!

This One Pot Keto Bacon Cheeseburger soup is filled with ground beef, cheese, cauliflower, and bacon for a filling and tasty meal.

This Keto Southwestern Breakfast Skillet is a tasty low-carb dish that is packed with fresh ingredients and just the right amount of spice.

Look to these Keto Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for a delicious autumn breakfast that is full of flavour, light and fluffy. These work great for Paleo diets too!

How to Make Keto Cobb Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Serves 4 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: n/a

Ranch Dressing Ingredients: 

½ cup Avocado mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1½ Tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup buttermilk

Salad Ingredients:

1 large head Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
¾ lbs. rotisserie chicken breast, sliced
1 large avocado, sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into half-rounds
3 oz. blue cheese
1 T. fresh chives, chopped
1 large lime, cut into 8 wedges

Directions:

1. To prepare the ranch dressing, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. To prepare the salad, divide the Romaine lettuce among four serving bowls and top each bowl with equal amounts of bacon, hard-boiled egg, chicken breast, avocado, cucumber, and blue cheese.
3. Top with the fresh chives and serve immediately with the ranch dressing and/or fresh lime wedges on the side.
4. Enjoy!