Lunch: Cobb Salad

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Cobb Salad

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bacon, cubed
2 cups/500ml watercress
1/2 cup/125ml crumbled blue cheese
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, pitted, peeled and cubed
2 tomatoes, cubed
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into wedges
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

For the salad: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Arrange the watercress, blue cheese, eggs, avocados, tomatoes, lettuce and bacon in rows on a platter. Season with salt and pepper.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, using a fork, mix the egg yolks into the mustard to make a paste. Whisk in the maple syrup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil to form a thick dressing. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water to loosen it up if necessary. Whisk in the chives. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, drizzle the dressing over the salad.

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