Cobb salad is a classic, and this version, last featured in a meal plan in 2021, is topped with a creamy dressing that we turn to time and again. It's great on salads, as well as for dipping vegetables.
Deli meat
- 3/4 lb
, chopped
(like roast turkey or ham)
Tomatoes, cherry or grape
- 10 oz
, halved
Lettuce, romaine
- 8 oz
, chopped
(sub any salad greens)
Avocados
- 2
, cubed
Pepitas / pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup
Tahini herb dressing (ingredients listed separately)
- 2/3 cup
Tahini Herb Dressing:
Garlic
- 1 clove
, peeled
Tahini
- 2 Tbsp
(sub cashew or almond butter)
Oil, cooking
- 4 Tbsp
Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp
Dill, fresh
- 1/2 tsp
, chopped
Prep
Make hard boiled eggs - Cover eggs with cold water and some salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then turn off heat. Let eggs sit in hot water for 11 minutes and then run in cold water for easier peeling. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make tahini herb dressing - Peel garlic. Combine garlic, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and dill. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Deli meat / Tomatoes / Lettuce - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)