Description
This Cobb Salad is a colorful, protein-packed classic loaded with crisp lettuce, grilled chicken, creamy avocado, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and blue cheese. Drizzled with your favorite dressing, it’s a fresh and satisfying meal that’s easy to prep and totally delicious.
Ingredients
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6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or a mix of romaine and iceberg)
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2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced (grilled, baked, or rotisserie)
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
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1 avocado, sliced or diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta for a milder option)
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1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing (Classic Red Wine Vinaigrette or your choice):
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl or on a platter, spread out the chopped lettuce as your base.
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Arrange the chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion in rows or grouped sections over the lettuce.
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
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Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Swap blue cheese for feta or shredded cheddar if preferred.
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Great way to use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken.
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Add grilled corn or cucumbers for extra crunch and color.
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Make it vegetarian by skipping chicken and bacon or using meat alternatives.