Description
Cobb Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients that brings together crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and rich blue cheese—topped with grilled chicken and crispy bacon for a satisfying crunch. This classic American salad not only looks stunning but is also packed with nutrition, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 4 strips bacon
Instructions
- Grill seasoned chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let them rest before slicing.
- In a skillet, cook bacon strips until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Chop Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
- Hard-boil eggs by boiling in water for 9-12 minutes; then cool in an ice bath before peeling.
- Assemble the salad by layering lettuce, followed by chicken slices, tomatoes, avocado, crumbled blue cheese, bacon bits, and quartered eggs.
- Drizzle with your favorite dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: Customize your Cobb Salad by adding grilled shrimp or substituting chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette or honey mustard to vary the flavor profile. Prepare components ahead of time and store separately to maintain freshness.