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Dorothy Thomas

Cobb Salad Recipe

A fresh and hearty Cobb Salad packed with crispy bacon, tender chicken, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and tangy blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large (or 2 small), cooked & diced Chicken breast
  • 6 slices, crispy cooked & crumbled Bacon
  • 2 chopped Hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 diced Avocado
  • 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup, crumbled Blue cheese (or feta)
  • 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced Red onion
Dressing:
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • To taste Salt & black pepper

Equipment

  •  Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  •  knife
  •  Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Grill or pan-sear chicken breast until fully cooked (165°F), then dice.
  2. Fry bacon until crispy, then crumble.
  3. Chop lettuce, halve tomatoes, dice avocado, and slice red onion.
  4. Hard-boil eggs, cool, peel, and chop.
  5. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Arrange lettuce as the base in a large bowl or platter.
  7. Neatly arrange rows of chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese.
  8. Drizzle dressing over the top or serve on the side.
  9. Serve: Toss gently just before eating.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prep ingredients separately; assemble before serving to prevent sogginess.
  • Substitutions: Swap blue cheese for feta, or turkey bacon for a lighter version.
  • Storage: Keep undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 1 day.