Description
Cobb Salad is a hearty American classic loaded with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and crisp lettuce, all topped with a tangy red wine vinaigrette. It’s a complete meal in every bite, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Arrange the lettuce: Place the chopped romaine lettuce evenly in a large serving bowl to form the base of the salad.
- Add salad toppings: Neatly arrange the diced cooked chicken, sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced green onions in rows over the lettuce for an attractive presentation.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared red wine vinaigrette over the salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
- Serve: Toss gently if desired to combine the flavors or serve as is for a layered look, then enjoy immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ranch dressing can be substituted for the vinaigrette if preferred.
- Adding cucumber or corn can provide extra texture and flavor variety.
- This salad is best served immediately after assembling to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
