Description
Cobb Salad is a classic American dish, packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant vegetables. It’s perfect as a light lunch, hearty dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing party dish. With its signature arrangement of ingredients and versatile dressing options, this salad offers a blend of freshness, richness, and satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 4 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta/cheddar for variation)
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Greens:
- Mix the chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce. Spread it evenly on a large platter or in individual serving bowls.
- Cook the Bacon:
- Fry bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill the Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs. Grill on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Boil the Eggs:
- Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 9-12 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and slice.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Arrange grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese in rows over the bed of greens.
- Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
Notes
- Storage: Keep ingredients separate if preparing ahead of time. Combine just before serving.
- Substitutions: Swap blue cheese with feta or goat cheese if desired. Use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Customizations: Add cucumbers or roasted corn for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Cobb Salad, Classic Salad, American Salad, Healthy Salad, Protein Salad, Gluten-Free