Cobb salad has become a sort of comfort food for me, although the first time I had one was only a few years ago. The only thing is I am not a huge fan of bacon (I know, I am crazy). I mean, I will eat it - but not very often and only if it is really crispy. But a cob salad with steak instead? Super yum!
Pairing that steak you love with a lot of healthy veggies may make your heart a bit happier.
Ok, so this may be less of a recipe and more of a list of ingredients - but hopefully it gives you an idea for some variety in your daily dinner.
For two giant and delicious salads like the one pictured above:
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 1 green pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 1-2 avocados
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- blue cheese (just a light sprinkle)
- roughly .7-1lb grilled steak (I like rib eye :)
- dressing of choice
- marinade of choice
Then split up your ingredients into 2 and assemble your salads!
Tips and tricks:
Homemade salad dressing? This was my first attempt, but I thought it came out tasty. I made my own version of a creamy balsamic starting with a base of: oil, plain greek yogurt, and balsamic vinegar. Then I added: lime juice, mustard, and garlic to taste. Remember, salad dressing is where tons of calories hide, so go lite!
Want a great marinade for the steak? Also a first attempt, and will be repeated. Start with a base of oil and low sodium soy sauce. Then add roughly equal parts worchestire, bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce, plus a dash of hot sauce and ground pepper. Cover the steak in the marinade before putting it on the grill, but for best flavor add another smothering a few minutes after you take it off the grill.
I am not the grill-master (in fact, I still "don't know" how to turn it on). But, I would suggest getting a thicker steak and grilling it on the upper shelf of the grill.
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