Description
Cobb Salad is a fresh and satisfying classic American salad that combines crisp romaine lettuce, tender chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, and fresh chives, all tied together with a zesty red wine vinaigrette. It offers a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and vibrant vegetables, making it an ideal nutritious meal for lunch or dinner. Easy to prepare and customizable for various dietary preferences, Cobb Salad is both colorful and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 3 cups Romaine Lettuce, washed and dried
Proteins
- 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce to keep it crisp. Hard-boil the eggs and peel them. Cook the chicken breast until tender and juicy, then slice it. Crisp the bacon by frying or baking. Slice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and crumble the blue cheese.
- Arrange the Salad Base: Spread a generous bed of romaine lettuce on a large serving platter or bowl to serve as the refreshing foundation for all other ingredients.
- Layer the Toppings: Arrange the sliced chicken, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese in neat rows or sections over the lettuce for visual appeal and ease of serving.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Dressing: Sprinkle the chopped chives or green onions evenly across the salad. Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette over the top to unite all flavors with a bright, zesty finish.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad if preferred or serve as a composed dish, allowing each guest to combine their favorite bites. Enjoy the salad fresh and crisp.
Notes
- Keep ingredients in separate rows or sections until serving to prevent sogginess.
- Use the freshest ingredients possible for best flavor and texture.
- Cut ingredients uniformly for consistent bites and attractive presentation.
- Consider making your own red wine vinaigrette for the freshest dressing flavor.
- Serve immediately after assembling for best crispness and taste.
- Store leftover salad and dressing separately to keep greens from wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: thirty five g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Cobb Salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, American salad, red wine vinaigrette, easy salad recipe, protein salad
