Description
Classic Cobb Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that showcases a delightful medley of fresh ingredients, making it perfect for any occasion, from a quick lunch to an elegant dinner party. This iconic American salad features layers of mixed greens topped with juicy diced chicken, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and tangy blue cheese. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, the Classic Cobb Salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also provides a nutritious meal packed with protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Cooked chicken breast, diced
- Hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- Crispy bacon, crumbled
- Avocado, sliced
- Blue cheese, crumbled
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash mixed greens thoroughly and dry using a salad spinner.
- Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. For hard-boiled eggs, boil for 10-12 minutes then cool in ice water before peeling and quartering.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer mixed greens as the base followed by chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 225mg