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Autumn Cobb Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

19 Oct

Salads are a lunchtime staple. And none more popular than the American classic Cobb salad. Cobb standing for Craving Occasional Bacon & BlueCheese. Yeah I totally made that up. But it’s so true, right?! I mean, if I was on death row and I could only have a salad ‘last meal’ choice, it would be the hearty, bacon-y Cobb.

Until now…

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Autumn Cobb Salad with an easy, 3-ingredient pomegranate vinaigrette

Introducing the Autumn Cobb salad with pomegranate vinaigrette. I considered naming this the Autumn COPP salad (Constantly Obsessing Pomegranate & Pecans). But my trend setting skill for new words is seriously lacking. Plus it drives my husband nuts when I do this – romantical, fantastical, computie…I’ll stop now.

This, THIS is the salad I would have for my last meal. Every bite sends me to my happy place (which isn’t jail BTW).

A sweet and healthy pomegranate vinaigrette makes this Autumn Cobb Salad to die for!

As I ate this, I closed my eyes and savored every bite, imagining the changing leaves, the fall feasts, my cute, cool-weather boots…then SLAP. A piece of lettuce slingshotted a huge drop of pomegranate vinaigrette on my eyelid. Startled, but determined not to lose focus, I kept eating. Vinaigrette on my eye and all, I couldn’t stop shoving this sentimental flavor-party in my mouth.

That reminds me. The vinaigrette! The pomegranate vinaigrette in this Autumn Cobb salad just adds a little extra nirvana. Plus it’s the easiest salad dressing EVER with only THREE ingredients, and takes just a minute or two to whip up. Make a big batch and have it on hand the rest of the week because I KNOW it would taste amazing on any salad variation.

Pomegranate rules this Autumn Cobb Salad. Only 3 ingredients!

To make the vinaigrette, put 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds in a mini food processor, with 2 tablespoons light olive oil, and a 1/2 tsp balsamic vinaigrette. Pulse well.

Olive oil, pomegranates and balsamic make this delicious dressing for the Autumn Cobb Salad

If you are particular about the consistency of your dressing and would prefer not to have the seeds in it, pour the mixture from the food processor into a fine mesh strainer with a small bowl underneath. Then press the mix through the strainer to reserve all the liquid into the bowl. This step isn’t required, since you’ll be eating pomegranate seeds in the salad anyway. Once strained, the dressing equals about 1/8 cup, which is perfect for this salad. Double or triple the recipe if you’d like more vinaigrette to keep for later.

If you love pomegranates, you will love the Autumn Cobb Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette!

To assemble the salad, grab four cups, or two large handfuls of your favorite lettuce combination. I used a spring mix. Then add approximately 2 heaping tablespoons pomegranate seeds, 1 tablespoon crumbed goat cheese, 2-3 tablespoons pecans (mine was more like 3, since I like the BIG guys on my salad) and 1/2 cup shredded chicken (I used leftovers from the night before – whoop whoop!) Arrange all your toppings in a pretty ‘lil pattern if you are a neat freak or throw them all on at once if you are more the rebel type.

If this easy, healthy, fall-inspired salad doesn’t make your heart pitter-patter, I might have to fling some vinaigrette on your eyelid to knock some sense into you! What are your favorite fall flavor combos?

Easy, delicious, and healthy Autumn Cobb Salad

Pomegranates, goat cheese, shredded chicken and pomegranates make this salad a go-to fall treat. Topped with pomegranate vinaigrette.

Time Saver Tip

De-seed the pomegranate before-hand by cutting it into fourths, then submerge the section you will be working with in a large container of room temperature water. Slowly pry the seeds away from the membrane. The seeds will float to the bottom while the membrane of the pomegranate floats to the top. Discard any top-floaters and drain the water. Keep the pomegranate seeds in a container in the refrigerator.

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Autumn Cobb Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Autumn Cobb Salad with an easy, 3-ingredient pomegranate vinaigrette

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups lettuce of choice (I used a spring mix)
  • 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 heaping tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 2–3 tablespoons pecans
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl or plate
  2. Pour 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, olive oil and balsamic in a small food processor or blender. Pulse until well combined and the seeds have all turned in to juice.
  3. Optional: Place a mesh strainer on top of a small bowl and pour liquid into the strainer to remove remaining seeds.
  4. Pour vinaigrette on top of the salad.

 

 

Pomegranates, goat cheese, shredded chicken and pomegranates make this salad a go-to fall treat. Topped with pomegranate vinaigrette.
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Comments

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:14 am

    That vinaigrette is KILLING IT GIRL! I am totally obsessed with all things Pomegranate this time of the year, and I totally want this for dinner!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      The pomegranate obsessive phase is completely normal this time of year. When you start sneaking those juicy seeds in your purse, that’s when you have a problem 😉

      Reply
  2. Kat says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Ummmm YES. New favorite salad FOR SURE! I never buy pomegrantes because I hate de-seeding them, but your tip makes it sound so simple! I think I might have to pick one up this week just so that I can make that dressing. It sounds absolutely divine!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      De-seeding them is such a pain in the rear, but the water trick definitely helps. I am tempted to buy them de-seeded already but it’s so expensive! I think you should totally make this dressing Kat!

      Reply
  3. shar says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:17 am

    ok… I have to admit, not only do I look forward to getting a delicious recipe to try (which never disappoint) but enjoy your “narrative” maybe even a little more ! 🙂 Thanks for the giggles and beautiful food!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Oh I am so glad Shar! I hope you love this salad just as much as the other recipes!

      Reply
  4. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I have two pomegranates (okay, one and a half!) sitting in my fridge, begging to be made into this amazing salad dressing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Perfect timing Alisa! Love when that happens. Enjoy this dressing!

      Reply
  5. Sandhya says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Love the salad and the especially the dressing! Yum!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you Sandhya! Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:02 am

    This salad looks delicious! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Love the pin love Mary! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:42 am

    oh girl you just got REAL fancy in here with your pomegranate dressing. I love it! Cobb salads are the best – and yes i think your acronym is absolutely correct!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      Oh you know me – miss fancy shmancy over here, with unwashed hair, yoga pants, and avocado smeared on my shirt. Hehehe. Thanks girl!

      Reply
  8. Heather Davis says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Yum! I am going to make this tonight! Thanks

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      Great! Enjoy Heather!

      Reply
  9. Anne says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Yum! I love cobb salads, especially your version. I’m going to make this soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      ME TOO! Cobb salads are like the ultimate “supreme” salad – seriously the best if you are starving and need a filling meal. Of course my version is delish but I am a tad bit biased. 😉 Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  10. Karissa @ OCD Kitchen says

    October 19, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    Loving this salad! I also think its great you mentioned seeded the Pom yourself! It’s like $1 more (for less seeds) if you buy the seeds themselves (no thank you!) I like the water way. Another way I like is cut it in half hold it over a bowl cut side down, and whack the crap out of the top with the back of a spoon. (serious aggression release!) Love you’re blog girl keep on keepin’ on!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      I know right?! Buying the seeds is convenient but so much more expensive plus I feel like you get way more seeds with the whole pomegranate than buying a ‘lil ready-to-eat package. Oh I love your angry de-seeding tip. I may need that for therapy! Thanks girl! xo

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Ummm…YUM! That looks so delish 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Well I mean I certainly think so!!

      Reply
  12. Logan Can says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Ohhh man, this looks so delicious! It is definitely making me want a salad for dinner tonight!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      Go for it Logan! Grab all these ingredients and make yo’self a big, nummy salad!

      Reply
  13. KIm says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Yum, yummier, yummiest…can’t wait to try it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      I hope you love it Kim!

      Reply
  14. Ashleigh says

    October 19, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    This salad looks fantastic! I love cobb salads! thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      So glad you think so Ashleigh! xo

      Reply
  15. Evi says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    FALL on a plate, but HEALTHY! You’re killing me with this one! It looks so beautiful too! I’m adding this to my list of lunch recipes this week. I kick started my healthy eating goals today and this recipe is PERFECT for it!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      YES (happy dance) so glad this salad will help you get a kick start your healthy eating goals! Fall on a plate is so right! Thanks Evi!

      Reply
  16. Kami says

    October 19, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Oh how I love pomegranate seeds and goat cheese! I can’t wait to try this salad. Pinned! I would be honored for you to check out our conference and affiliate program. We need talented bloggers like you! http://www.foodbloggingconference.com/become-an-affiliate/

    Reply
  17. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    Hi Chrissa! I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog today. This looks delicious. I love adding pecans and fruit to salads!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 19, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      I’m so glad you stopped by Dani! Pecans and fruit make life just so much better!

      Reply
  18. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    That pomegranate dressing looks amazing! Just bought a pomegranate for a recipe I’m testing later this week and now I totally know what I’m doing with leftovers!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      Perfect! I saw those beautiful seeds on your endive hummus boats. YUM. Enjoy this salad Jessica!

      Reply
  19. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    Salads are a staple of mine right now and this one looks amazing! Of course, anything with goat cheese is my fav. 🙂 That vinaigrette sounds amazing too!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      I haven’t had goat cheese IN FOREVER so when I bought it and topped this salad with those creamy crumbles, I remembered why I loved it so much! Thanks Justine!

      Reply
  20. momwithfive says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:14 am

    I love pomegranate and in this rainy weather (it’s raining for a week here, in Hungary) this salad is the best way to survive this period.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Is it weird of me to love rainy weather? Something about the raindrops hitting the house makes me just feel comfy and content. Same way I feel about pomegranates too 😉

      Reply
  21. Rachel says

    October 20, 2015 at 6:38 am

    This. Looks. SO!!! Good! Like, I want it in my mouth already! Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Rachel, get this in your belly! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  22. Jess @hellotofit says

    October 20, 2015 at 9:23 am

    I’ve recently been making salads with goat cheese – so yummy! Pomegranate vinaigrette looks FANTASTIC.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      I could seriously have straight up lettuce and goat cheese. It makes everything like 124,483,239 time better. Oh, the vinaigrette does that too. Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  23. Tiffany says

    October 20, 2015 at 10:58 am

    this looks so awesome, beautiful photos! is it sweet? i wonder if i could add honey to it?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Tiffany! It is slightly sweet from the pomegranate juice, but not overly sugary. If you like your dressing to have a sweeter edge, you could certainly add honey to the food processor or blender when you are making the vinaigrette.

      Reply
  24. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    October 20, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Oh my gosh that DRESSING! And everything else really, but I seriously want that dressing. Pinning for when I get my hands on some pomegranate seeds!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      Yes, the dressing is just a perfect combo of sweet and a little tangy (the balsamic). Thanks so much Ashley!

      Reply
  25. Rache says

    October 20, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    This looks delicious! Definitely something I want to make!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks Rache. This Autumn Cobb seriously tastes as delicious as it looks!

      Reply
  26. Donnica says

    October 20, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    You had me at pomegranate. This looks fantastic and it always helps to add another salad recipe to the collection. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Pomegranates draw everyone – those darn seeds are more charismatic than I am! But that’s ok, I feel the same way about ’em. Thanks Donnica!

      Reply
  27. Lauren English says

    October 20, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Oh my goodness, this salad is beautiful! I love the pops of colors and the blend of sweet with the cheese and crunchy nuts. So yummy!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Lauren! The combo of textures (and flavors) could win anyone over!

      Reply
  28. Emily says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    Salad is my favorite food and I am just as clumsy as you when it comes to eating salad! Why can’t I get it all into my mouth on the first try?! haha

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Ugh the struggle is real. You totally get it. Phew, glad I’m not the only one!

      Reply
  29. Melanie Pickett says

    October 21, 2015 at 7:10 am

    This looks so good! It’s my kind of dish and I want to make it immediately. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Hope you love it Melanie!

      Reply
  30. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I have been LOVING fall salads! I’d probably just swap that chicken out for some beans or something vegetarian but other than that, I LOVE the pomegranate idea!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      Great idea Liz! I bet tempeh would be a great alternative to chicken or adding quinoa would be a good as well. Enjoy!

      Reply
  31. Alexandra @ Made to Glow says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Love the COPP 😉 And the dressing looks to-die-for! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      Whoo hoo! Maybe my new name IS setting a trend?! Thanks Alexandra!

      Reply
  32. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    This looks SO delish. That dressing… omg.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks Liz. Yeaaaaaah the dressing is pretty epic!

      Reply
  33. Sara @ Oats & Rows says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    Totally craving this!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      Totally make this Sara! Feed the craving girlfriend 😉

      Reply
  34. Cristi says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    This looks awesome! I’m not huge on salads, but this actually looks like something I’d enjoy. Thanks so much for linking up with The Alder Collective. Hope to see you again next week. Have an awesome night!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 27, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks Cristi. I know that salads can be so BLEH at times. This one has a lot of flavor bursts that I think any non-salad lover would like. I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  35. Sam // DIY Just Cuz says

    October 27, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    OH WOW! I absolutely am going to try that vinaigrette out. I think this would be a good salad to make for a small dinner party, and I’ve never tried making a dressing before.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Yes try the dressing Sam! It’s seriously easy to make and sure to impress if you make this salad for a dinner party. Peeps be like, “you made that?!” and feel free to take FULL credit!

      Reply
  36. Lisa B. says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:36 am

    Good Morning Chrissa!! Just popping in to let you know your post has been picked as a feature at the Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party! Stop by this morning to see your feature and link up! Don’t forget to grab your “Featured Button” too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  37. Annmarie says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:08 am

    Oh my! This looks amazing!

    Reply

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