Description
Meal-Prep Turkey Cobb Salad is a hearty, protein-packed salad perfect for prepping ahead and enjoying throughout the week. Loaded with lean turkey, fresh veggies, hard-boiled eggs, and creamy avocado, it’s a balanced meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, or your choice)
8 oz cooked turkey breast, diced or shredded
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Dressing of choice (ranch, vinaigrette, or blue cheese)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: cook and dice turkey breast if not pre-cooked, hard-boil eggs, and chop vegetables.
- In meal prep containers or bowls, evenly distribute the salad greens as the base.
- Layer turkey, eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top of the greens.
- Add crumbled cheese and bacon if using.
- Store dressing separately in small containers to keep salad fresh until ready to eat.
- When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss or enjoy as is.
Notes
- Swap turkey for grilled chicken, roasted beef, or tofu for different protein options.
- Use dairy-free cheese or omit cheese for a vegan-friendly version.
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Include roasted sweet potatoes or quinoa for added carbs and fiber.
- Use different dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, or tahini.
- Store salads in airtight containers for up to 3 days; keep dressing separate until serving.
- Best enjoyed cold; do not reheat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked turkey and boiled eggs)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg