Description
This classic American Cobb Salad Recipe is loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this restaurant-quality salad comes together in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6–8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare hard-boiled eggs: Place eggs in cold water, bring to boil, cook 10-12 minutes. Transfer to ice bath, cool completely, then peel and quarter.
- Cook bacon: Arrange bacon on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Drain and chop into pieces.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make dressing: Whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Prepare vegetables: Chop lettuce, halve tomatoes, dice onion. Dice avocados just before serving.
- Assemble salad: Place lettuce in large bowl. Top with chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips: Cook chicken, bacon, and eggs up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in refrigerator.
Substitutions: Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Try feta or goat cheese instead of blue cheese. Add cucumber or radishes for extra crunch.
Storage: Store assembled salad (without dressing) for up to 2 days. Add avocado and dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 164mg
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