A vibrant Cobb salad featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and a bright, zesty dressing. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Mixed
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook chicken breasts according to your preferred method (grill, bake, or pan-sear). Let cool, then dice.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and diced avocado.
Add blue cheese and chives if using.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cobb salad!
Notes
You can prepare the chicken, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs ahead of time to make assembly quicker.
Adjust the dressing ingredients to your preference. Add a pinch of sugar for sweetness or a dash of hot sauce for a kick.
Feel free to add other vegetables like corn, red onion, or cucumber.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:Approximately 450-550 calories (depending on ingredients and dressing)