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Classic Cobb Salad

A refreshing and hearty classic Cobb salad with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3 large eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Grill or pan-fry chicken breasts until cooked through. Let cool slightly and dice.
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare the hard-boiled eggs. Once cooled, peel and chop them.
  • Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  • Dice the avocados.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  • Arrange chopped romaine lettuce on a large platter or individual plates. Top with diced chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped eggs, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles.
  • Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Notes

This salad is best served immediately after assembly to prevent the avocado from browning and the lettuce from wilting.