Cobb Salad Chicken Bacon Avocado (Printable)

Vibrant layered salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, blue cheese and vinaigrette

# What You Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped

→ Proteins

03 - 2 cooked chicken breasts, grilled or poached, diced
04 - 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
05 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and quartered

→ Vegetables & Cheese

06 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
07 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the chopped romaine and iceberg lettuces in a large salad bowl or platter as the foundation.
02 - Neatly arrange the chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese in rows on top of the lettuce.
03 - Whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving, or serve on the side for individual preference.
05 - Sprinkle fresh chives over the top and serve immediately, allowing guests to toss the salad or enjoy the layered presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate use-everything-in-your-fridge meal that somehow feels fancy enough for company
  • You get to eat all your favorite things in one single bowl without anyone judging you
02 -
  • The key to a great Cobb is arranging ingredients in rows rather than tossing everything together so you can experience each component individually
  • Add dressing right before serving or the delicate lettuce will wilt and lose that perfect crunch
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing, any water on the leaves will prevent the dressing from coating properly
  • Let your sliced avocados sit for a minute with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to prevent browning before arranging
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