Description
Cobb salad dazzles with its colorful medley of crisp greens, juicy chicken, and creamy avocado, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Packed with protein and freshness, this classic American dish promises a delightful meal you’ll savor from the first bite to the last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Salad Base and Vegetables:
- 3 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
Dressing and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare crisp romaine lettuce by thoroughly rinsing and chopping into uniform bite-sized pieces for optimal texture and presentation.
- Render bacon in a skillet at medium heat (approximately 375°F) until achieving a golden, crisp texture; transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat and cool completely before roughly chopping.
- Carefully hard-boil eggs by submerging in water, bringing to a rolling boil for 9-12 minutes, then immediately transferring to an ice bath to halt cooking process; peel and slice.
- Cube or shred cooked chicken into bite-sized portions for even distribution throughout the salad.
- Dice ripe avocado and halve cherry tomatoes to ensure balanced flavor and visual appeal in each serving.
- Assemble salad by layering chopped romaine as the base, strategically arranging chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled blue cheese for maximum aesthetic and flavor impact.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette sparingly across the salad, gently tossing to coat ingredients without overwhelming delicate components.
- Plate immediately on chilled dishes, serving either individually or family-style to showcase the vibrant, fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp bacon requires patience; cook slowly over medium heat to render fat without burning.
- Swap blue cheese for feta or goat cheese if you prefer milder flavors or have dietary restrictions.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to quickly assemble this salad for last-minute meals or entertaining guests.
- For a lighter version, use grilled chicken breast and reduce dressing amount to cut calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg