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Cobb Salad

A classic and colorful chopped salad made with lettuce, chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and more, all tossed together for a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 head Chopped romaine For crunch; can add tender greens.
  • 1 cup Diced chicken Poached, grilled, or rotisserie; can be served warm or chilled.
  • 4 slices Cooked bacon Cooked until crisp, preferably oven-baked.
  • 2 large Hard-boiled eggs Can be sliced or quartered.
  • 1 medium Ripe avocado Diced just before serving.
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes Halved for sweetness and color.
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled blue cheese Can substitute with feta or sharp cheddar.
  • 1/4 medium Red onion Thinly sliced; can quick-pickle if preferred.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar For vinaigrette.
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil For vinaigrette.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard For vinaigrette.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey For vinaigrette.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your proteins: crisp the bacon, boil the eggs, and prep the chicken. Chill as you chop the veggies.
  2. Wash and dry the lettuce well and chop into bite-size pieces.
  3. Halve tomatoes and dice avocado last to keep it fresh. Slice the onion thin.
Assembly
  1. Line toppings in tidy rows over the greens or toss everything in a big bowl.
  2. Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and taste for salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

To keep the salad fresh, store components separately until just before serving. Use a light touch with the dressing for optimal flavor.