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Home » Headed to VT Tomorrow for #BlogBrulee + New Salad Recipe

Headed to VT Tomorrow for #BlogBrulee + New Salad Recipe

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 21 Comments

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Disclosure: My attendance to Blog Brûlée is being partially sponsored and I’m receiving a discounted registration fee for writing this blog post. 

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I’m super pumped for the weekend, and it’s staring a day early because I’m heading up to Vermont to attend Blog Brûlée with an intimate group of brilliant bloggie faves, {we’ve been seeing a lot of each other lately}. I agree Kylie… it’s going to be like the best sleepover of all time!

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Blogging has become more than I could have imagined it could be.

It’s crazy to me that this blog has given me a platform to meet such dear friends from across the country. Friends that get me and challenge me and inspire me. I know I’m going to come back from the trip on fire and with a long list of blogging to-dos! Love it!!

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Oh and guess what? It’s going to be boot weather!! The lows are in the 40s and highs in the 60s. Yikes!! I’m so looking forward to the crisp fall air and a chilly run! YAY!! Can you tell I’m excited?

Follow me on Instagram for updates on the trip!

Now on to the recipe! I know you’ve been patiently waiting for this Cobb Salad that I promised you weeks ago… the thing is I’ve made this recipe like 5 times, but we ate it all before I could take a picture of it. I know, I know #bloggerproblems

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It’s another mason jar dressing!!! Just toss all ingredients into the mason jar, close the lid and shake it up! Can’t be easier.

This is one of those, OMG this is the best salad I’ve ever eaten kind of salads. My recipe tester would agree, and you can just blame him for eating the salads for my photoshoot. Do any of you food bloggers have this same issue? He sure does make a good hand model doesn’t he though?

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It’s not your typical Cobb Salad because the dressing is made with Greek yogurt so it lightens it up a bit. I’ve made this salad for dinner guests too and it’s received rave reviews.

Let me know what you think 🙂

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Cobb Salad Recipe with Zesty Greek Yogurt Dressing


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5 from 1 reviews

  • Author: Kristina LaRue
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Description

This lightened up Cobb Salad with Zesty Greek Yogurt Dressing makes a comforting dinner meal. Ready in minutes and dressing made in a mason jar!


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Ingredients

  • FOR DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • FOR SALAD
  • 4 cups butter lettuce
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 12 ounces deli turkey breast, sliced
  • 4 slices center cut bacon

Instructions

  1. In mason jar, combine all ingredients for the dressing. Secure with lid and shake until combined.
  2. Layer salad individually in four separate bowls. Top each with equal, 1/4 serving of each ingredient.
  3. Serve with zesty yogurt dressing!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 438
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 63mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Curlee says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:36 am

    What’s the point of starting with nonfat yogurt, then adding the fat back in with mayo and olive oil?

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    • Kristina LaRue says

      October 15, 2014 at 11:48 am

      You could easily leave out the mayo, but I wouldn’t toss to oil.. I’ve upped the greek yogurt by a tablespoon and left out the mayo but I liked the flavor that mayo added better. If you used a full fat greek yogurt it probably wouldn’t sacrifice flavor. Without the fat, the dressing doesn’t adhere to the lettuce as well, and it would be sorta watery.

      Reply
  2. Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Wow, YUM! Everything about this looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 15, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      THANKS!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Keri says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Just made the dressing for the yummy salad tonight! I taste tested it and it is very yummy! However, mine is more of a yellowish color? I double checked all of my measurements… Just wondering if you have come across this?! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 13, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      Hey Keri! I wonder if we just used a different type of mustard? I used a course ground dijon for this recipe but have honestly made it with both types… Glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Allison says

    September 13, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    I love that first shot – wow! And this looks like a must try recipe – greek yogurt in the dressing is genius! Have fun in Vermont. It sounds like it’s going to be a really great trip.

    ★★★★★

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    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 13, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Thank you Allison!! That’s so sweet of you to say!!

      Reply
  5. Christine | No Gojis No Glory says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Your trip sounds like it’s gonna be so much fun!! Although I’ve only been blogging for a short time, it became clear pretty quickly that some pretty awesome relationships can be formed from it. Definitely a welcomed surprise. And this salad sounds amazing. Think I’ll whip this up for lunch next week

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 13, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Thanks girl!! Keep up the great work with your blog… #fan

      Reply
  6. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    September 11, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Yay, that sounds like so much fun! Have a great time Kristina:) This salad looks awesome, love the greek yogurt dressing!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 13, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Thanks!! Having a blast in Vermont.. the chill in the air is perfect!

      Reply
  7. Kara Lydon, RD says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Gorgeous photos! Looks like you’ve snagged one handsome hand model ;). Love the addition of apple cider vinegar to your yogurt dressing, btw.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 13, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Thanks Kara!! I think he’s pretty stinking cute.

      Reply
  8. Anisa says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    So glad I stumbled across your blog! Congrats on VT – what fun you’ll have! Love the recipe – I have been travelling so have been CRAVING salad and this looks just the dressing to make it all that much more interesting/tasty.
    Anisa – The Macadames – Discover Australia through the creative lives of Aussie women!
    http://www.themacadames.com

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    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 13, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Thanks for stopping by Anisa!

      Reply
  9. Dietitian Jess says

    September 11, 2014 at 8:01 am

    So jealous, have so much fun in VT! Love the idea of using Greek yogurt, I don’t do mayo though, could it be left out or subbed with more yogurt???

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    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 11, 2014 at 8:03 am

      Yeah– i’ve tried it both ways and didn’t hear any complaints from the taste tester. I could tell the difference though and preferred it with the mayo because it helps to stick to the leaves better– I’m sure a higher fat greek yogurt would work too.

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