Cobb Salad
A hearty and satisfying salad featuring layers of crisp greens, flavorful bacon, creamy avocado, rich eggs, juicy tomatoes, and tangy cheese, all topped off with a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine or other) Use your preferred type of greens.
- 2 cups cooked chicken Grilled, roasted, or rotisserie.
- 4 slices bacon Cooked until crispy.
- 2 large hard boiled eggs Firm but not chalky.
- 1 large avocado Ripe, but not mushy.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes You can also use chopped regular tomatoes.
- 1/2 cup blue cheese Can substitute feta if preferred.
- 1/4 cup dressing Simple red wine vinaigrette or creamy ranch.
- optional cucumber, chives, red onion, cracked black pepper Add any other ingredients you enjoy.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start with the eggs. Put them in a pot, cover with water, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer about 10 minutes. Cool in cold water, peel, and slice.
- Cook the bacon until crisp, then let it drain on paper towels. Chop it up once it cools.
- Prep the chicken. If it is already cooked, chop it. If you are cooking from scratch, season with salt and pepper and cook until done. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Chop the veggies. Slice tomatoes, cube avocado, and chop your greens.
Assembly
- Add greens to a big bowl or platter. Arrange toppings in rows for a classic Cobb look, or toss it all together.
- Dress it right before eating to keep everything crisp.
Notes
Season your greens with a pinch of salt before dressing to brighten the flavor. If serving to others, keep the dressing on the side to accommodate different preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g