Description
This Chicken Cobb Salad is a flavorful and colorful American classic, featuring protein-packed chicken breast, fresh romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, this salad offers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes while being gluten-free and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or sliced
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl or on a serving platter, evenly spread the chopped romaine lettuce to create a fresh, crunchy foundation for the salad.
- Layer the ingredients: Arrange the cooked chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, diced cucumber (if using), and sliced green onions in neat rows over the lettuce base for a visually appealing presentation.
- Make the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side to allow guests to add as much as they prefer. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken can be used interchangeably for convenience and flavor variety.
- If blue cheese isn’t preferred, swap it with feta or cheddar cheese for a different but equally delicious taste.
- This salad is great for meal prep—store ingredients separately in airtight containers and assemble just before eating to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
