High-Protein Cobb Salad

This is one of my favorite high-protein lunches between clients.

I’ve found that meals with 40–50 grams of protein keep my energy more stable during a long day of massage appointments.

45+ grams of protein and prepped in minutes in the morning, to easily take with me to work. Sometimes I only add turkey and sometimes only chicken. I don't personally add bacon but I do like it occasionally in my Cobb Salad.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• 2 hard-boiled eggs (12g protein)

• 3 oz grilled chicken breast, chopped (26g protein)

• 2 oz honey roasted turkey breast, chopped (10g protein)

• ¼ avocado

• 1 small tomato, diced

• 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles (2g protein)

• Green onions or chives (optional)

Quick Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing

• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles

• Splash of water or lemon juice

• Black pepper to taste

Approximate Nutrition

• Protein: 48–50g

• Fiber: 8–10g

• Healthy fats from avocado and blue cheese

• Much lower in processed ingredients than many restaurant Cobb salads

As a massage therapist I’m always looking for meals that keep me energized through a full day of clients. This salad takes about five minutes to assemble, delivers well over 30 grams  of protein, and actually keeps me full for hours.