Description

This Cobb Salad is a hearty, colorful, all-in-one dish that’s loaded with crisp lettuce, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and fresh vegetables. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, weeknight dinner, or a crowd-pleasing meal that feels both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

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6 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped (or romaine for variation)
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced or sliced
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, diced (cherry tomatoes work too)
1 large avocado, cubed
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (substitute with feta or cheddar)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (or red onion for stronger flavor)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup red wine vinaigrette, ranch, or blue cheese dressing

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Instructions

Prepare the Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-cook until fully cooked and golden brown. Rest briefly, then slice or dice.
Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water, peel, and chop.
Prep the Vegetables: Chop lettuce, dice tomatoes, slice onions, and cube the avocado.
Assemble the Salad: Spread lettuce evenly on a platter. Arrange chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, and onions in neat rows on top.
Dress and Serve: Drizzle with your favorite dressing right before serving. Toss if desired or leave the rows visible for a stunning presentation.

Notes

For make-ahead, cook the chicken, bacon, and eggs in advance, then assemble just before serving. To keep avocado fresh, toss cubes in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook / Assembly
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of salad)
Calories: 560
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 23g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 210mg