Mediterranean Cobb Salad

Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023
I'm a huge fan of taking classic dishes and adding some flair to them. I also like to change up heavier dishes, like the classic Cobb salad. I've replaced typical chicken with crunchy falafel that's just as satisfying. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Mediterranean Cobb Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Prepare and cook falafel according to package directions. When cool enough to handle, crumble or coarsely chop falafel.
  2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, cucumber, milk, parsley and salt. In a large bowl, combine romaine and spinach; transfer to a platter. Arrange crumbled falafel and remaining ingredients over greens. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 258 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.