Keto Steak Cobb Salad

The Keto Steak Cobb Salad is a hearty, protein-packed meal featuring juicy seared steak, crispy sugar-free bacon, jammy eggs, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese over a bed of mixed greens. Finished with a simple olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, this salad delivers rich flavor and satisfying textures while staying low in carbs and high in healthy fats. It is perfect for weeknight dinners, busy workdays, or impressing guests with a gourmet presentation and minimal fuss.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American, Keto

Keyword gluten free, keto cobb salad, keto steak salad, low carb salad, steak cobb

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 620kcal

Equipment

Large skillet or grill pan
Mixing bowl
Small bowl or jar
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Large salad bowl or platter
Tongs
Saucepan

Ingredients

For the steak

1.25 lb ribeye or sirloin steak about 1 large steak, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick
1 tablespoon olive oil for rubbing on steak
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

For the salad base

8 cups mixed greens such as romaine, arugula, and/or baby spinach, loosely packed
6 slices sugar-free bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
4 large eggs hard-boiled or jammy, peeled and halved or quartered
1 large avocado pitted and sliced or diced
0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles or feta or goat cheese
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved, optional for color; omit for stricter carbs
0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion about 1/4 small onion

For the low-carb vinaigrette

0.33 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard check for no added sugar
1 clove garlic minced
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

Pat the steak dry with paper towels, rub all over with olive oil, and season generously on both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot, then add the seasoned steak and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for at least 8 to 10 minutes to keep the juices in before slicing thinly against the grain.
While the steak rests, place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water by about 1 inch, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 8 to 9 minutes for jammy yolks or 10 to 11 minutes for fully set yolks.
Transfer the cooked eggs to an ice water bath to cool completely, then peel and halve or quarter them and set aside.
If needed, cook the sugar-free bacon in a skillet over medium heat or on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F until crispy, then let it cool slightly and crumble or chop into bite-size pieces.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and creamy.
Add the mixed greens to a large salad bowl or arrange them on a serving platter, then top with neat rows or clusters of sliced steak, crumbled bacon, eggs, avocado, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes if using, and red onion.
Drizzle the salad with about half of the vinaigrette just before serving and gently toss if desired, then pass the remaining dressing at the table so everyone can add more to taste.
Serve the Keto Steak Cobb Salad immediately while the steak is still slightly warm and the greens are crisp, storing any leftovers undressed in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

For stricter keto macros, omit or reduce the cherry tomatoes to keep carbs lower and rely on greens, avocado, and cheese for texture and flavor. Make this salad meal prep friendly by storing the sliced steak, bacon, eggs, and dressing separately from the greens and avocado, then assembling just before eating. Substitute blue cheese with feta or goat cheese if preferred, and swap the steak with grilled chicken thighs for variety while keeping the salad keto-friendly. Always choose sugar-free bacon and Dijon mustard without added sugar to avoid hidden carbs.

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