Description
Cobb Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together fresh, nutritious ingredients for a delightful meal. This classic salad features a colorful mix of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and tender grilled chicken. Topped with hard-boiled eggs and crumbled blue cheese, it’s drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect as a light lunch or an impressive dish for gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is both delicious and versatile. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite proteins or veggies! Enjoy this refreshing Cobb Salad at summer picnics or cozy dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 6 strips of crispy bacon
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (quartered)
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop.
- Chop the Vegetables: Wash and chop romaine lettuce; halve cherry tomatoes and dice avocado.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, eggs, and blue cheese.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together red wine vinegar and olive oil; drizzle over salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 165mg