Crispy Chicken Nugget Cobb Salad

Cobb salad in a white bowl with chicken nuggets, dressing and other ingredients around it.

5 from 1 vote

This crispy chicken nugget salad is the perfect easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights made with classic cobb ingredients and a creamy vinaigrette dressing. Naturally gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, gluten-free, healthy bowl, salad

Servings:

Calories: 430kcal

Author: Becca Harris, RD, MHSc

Equipment

Air fryer or oven
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Small bowl or jar for dressing
Measuring cups / spoons
Individual or large bowl for serving

Ingredients

Chicken Nugget Cobb Salad

280 g Chicken nuggets
2 Romaine hearts chopped (about 300-400g)
½ pint Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
½ Small red onion diced
1 Avocado sliced
4 Hard-boiled eggs chopped
4 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
¼ cup Blue cheese

Creamy Mayonnaise Vinaigrette

2 tbsp White balsamic vinegar not white wine vinegar!
1 ½ tbsp Avocado oil or other neutral oil
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Sugar
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven or air fryer and cook 280g of chicken nuggets according to the package instructions until golden and crispy. The internal temperature should reach at least 74°C / 165°F. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the nuggets cook, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tsp sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In individual serving bowls, layer the salad ingredients evenly: 2 chopped romaine hearts, ½ pint halved tomatoes, ½ diced red onion, 1 sliced avocado, 4 chopped eggs, 4 slices of chopped bacon, and sprinkle with ¼ cup of blue cheese (if using).
Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over each salad and top with chopped chicken nuggets.
Enjoy!

Notes

To make this recipe lower effort, use pre-cooked chicken nuggets, pre-washed and chopped lettuce, pre-cooked hard-boiled eggs, pre-cooked bacon, and store-bought dressing.
Storage & reheating: Store salad components separately in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken nuggets separately in the air fryer, oven or microwave before adding them to the salad.

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