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Spring Cobb Salad

Spring Cobb Salad That Dazzles with Lemon-Dill Freshness

This vibrant Spring Cobb Salad combines fresh seasonal veggies with classic ingredients, highlighted by a tangy lemon-dill dressing for a refreshing escape.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt consider low-fat for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil avocado oil is a great substitute
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice lime juice can be used instead
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional but recommended
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill use parsley or basil as substitutes
  • 1 clove garlic minced, reduce for a milder taste
  • water as needed to adjust dressing consistency
  • to taste kosher salt sea salt or table salt can substitute
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper omit if desired
Salad
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens or spinach
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters
  • 1 cup homemade croutons or store-bought
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red and/or watermelon radishes replace with cucumber if desired
  • 1 each ripe avocado diced or sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas can be swapped with green beans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Stir in dill, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with water as needed. Set aside.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large salad bowl, place chopped romaine as the base. Add quartered hard-boiled eggs evenly, sprinkle with croutons, and layer in radishes, avocado, and snap peas.
Combining
  1. Drizzle the lemon-dill dressing over the salad. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat without breaking the eggs or mashing the avocado. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Using the freshest seasonal ingredients will enhance the flavor. Avoid over-mixing to maintain texture. Store leftover dressing separately.

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