Description
This classic Cobb Salad is a refreshing and hearty meal featuring crisp romaine lettuce, protein-packed grilled chicken and hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and savory bacon, all drizzled with your favorite ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick and nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
Protein & Toppings
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- â…“ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
Dressing
- 1 cup ranch dressing (or dressing of choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce heads into bite-sized pieces to create a fresh and crunchy base for your salad.
- Slice Proteins and Veggies: Slice the hard boiled eggs, grilled chicken breasts, and avocados. Then halve the grape tomatoes for bite-sized pieces.
- Prevent Avocado Browning: Toss the sliced avocado with lemon juice to keep it fresh and green, enhancing both flavor and presentation.
- Assemble the Salad: Divide the chopped lettuce evenly into 4 salad bowls. Arrange the sliced eggs, chicken, avocados, grape tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and blue cheese on top of the lettuce in an even distribution.
- Add Dressing and Serve: Drizzle each salad with ranch dressing or your preferred dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and satisfying Cobb Salad.
Notes
- Use freshly grilled chicken for the best flavor and texture.
- For a healthier option, substitute ranch dressing with a vinaigrette or light dressing.
- Hard boil eggs correctly to avoid green rings around the yolk.
- Chilling salad bowls before assembly helps keep the salad fresh longer.
- Leftovers can be stored separately (dressing and toppings) to maintain freshness.
