Description
Cobb Salad is a colorful and satisfying meal that brings together fresh ingredients for an explosion of flavors. With crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, this dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a summer BBQ or a cozy dinner at home. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it as a hearty main course or alongside crusty bread for an exquisite dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 4 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup diced grilled chicken (about 1 chicken breast)
- ¼ cup red wine vinaigrette
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Cook bacon until crispy.
- 2. Hard-Boil the Eggs: Boil eggs for about 12 minutes; chill in ice water before peeling.
- 3. Grill the Chicken: Season raw chicken breast with salt and pepper; grill until cooked through (about 6 minutes per side). Let rest and dice.
- 4. Assemble the Salad: Layer ingredients on a platter starting with romaine, followed by chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, egg quarters, and blue cheese.
- 5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle with red wine vinaigrette and gently toss to combine.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute turkey bacon or use feta cheese instead of blue cheese. To keep avocado fresh longer, add just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.