This Cobb Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings and packed with flavor.
Servings 4servings
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Ingredients
For the Salad
4cupsMixed greens
2cupsCooked chicken breastdiced or sliced
4slicesBaconcrumbled
2largeHard-boiled eggschopped
1largeAvocadodiced
1cupCherry tomatoeshalved
1/2cupBlue cheesecrumbled
1/4cupRed onionthinly sliced
to tasteSalt
to tastePepper
For the Dressing
1/4cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
to tasteSalt
to tastePepper
Equipment
Skillet
Pot
salad bowl
Small bowl
Method
Preparation
Cook the Bacon: If your bacon isn’t pre-cooked, heat it in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Once done, crumble it into bite-sized pieces and set aside to cool.
Boil the Eggs: If needed, hard-boil your eggs by placing them in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9-12 minutes. Peel, chop, and get ready for their creamy addition.
Prepare the Greens: In a large salad bowl or platter, lay down your mixed greens as a fresh and crunchy base. Make sure they’re nicely washed and dried for the best texture.
Layer the Ingredients: Arrange the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onion atop the greens in rows or sections.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
Dress the Salad: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the beautifully arranged salad or serve it on the side for guests to add their desired amount.
Toss and Enjoy: Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients so that every bite is packed with flavor.
For added freshness, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives. Store leftover Cobb Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.