Turkey and Egg Cobb Salad
A classic, high-protein lunch salad with sliced turkey breast, hard-boiled egg, avocado, and crisp bacon on mixed greens.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bobbie + Lila
Bobbie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Boil and peel eggs ahead of time to make assembling this salad a 5-minute task.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 2 eggs in a small saucepan
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Place 2 eggs in a small saucepan
Place 2 eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5cm), and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Turn off the heat
Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let stand for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Transfer the eggs to a bowl of…
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water for 3 minutes to cool, then peel and slice them.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Heat a skillet over medium heat
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add 2 strips of bacon, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy, turning once; transfer to a paper towel to drain, then crumble.
Look for: crispy, turning once
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Whisk 1 tbsp olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified into a dressing.
Look for: emulsified into a dressing
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Arrange 3 cups of mixed greens in…
Arrange 3 cups of mixed greens in a large serving bowl.
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Top greens in neat rows with 4…
Top greens in neat rows with 4 oz of sliced turkey breast, the sliced eggs, crumbled bacon, and 0.5 diced avocado.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the top…
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the top just before serving.
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