Description
Cobb Salad is a hearty American classic loaded with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and crisp lettuce, all topped with a tangy red wine vinaigrette. It combines fresh, crunchy, and savory ingredients to create a complete, protein-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Place the chopped romaine lettuce evenly in a large serving bowl to form the foundation of the salad.
- Arrange Salad Toppings: Neatly arrange the diced chicken, sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and sliced green onions in rows on top of the lettuce for a visually appealing presentation.
- Add Dressing and Serve: Drizzle the prepared red wine vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Optionally, toss gently to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with the dressing.
Notes
- Ranch dressing can be substituted for the red wine vinaigrette if preferred.
- Add cucumber slices or corn kernels for extra texture and freshness.
- Best served immediately after assembling to maintain crispness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
