Description
This Chicken Cobb Salad is a hearty classic featuring grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and crisp lettuce tossed with a tangy vinaigrette. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth to create the tangy vinaigrette.
- Arrange the Lettuce: Place the chopped romaine lettuce evenly in a large serving bowl or platter, forming the base of the salad.
- Add Salad Toppings: Neatly arrange rows of sliced grilled chicken breasts, crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced green onions on top of the lettuce to create the classic Cobb salad presentation.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, or serve the dressing on the side allowing guests to add as much as they like.
- Toss Before Serving (Optional): If desired, gently toss the salad just before eating to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing for combined flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ranch dressing is another popular option that pairs well with Cobb salad.
- Cook the hard-boiled eggs ahead of time for easy meal prep and quicker assembly.
- Store the dressing separately if preparing the salad in advance to keep the vegetables crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
