Description
Cobb Salad is a classic American dish that combines mixed greens, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. It’s a hearty, nutritious, and customizable meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, or a spring mix)
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, diced (grilled, roasted, or rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta cheese if preferred)
- 4 slices cooked beef, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Wash and dry the mixed greens, then arrange them in a large bowl or on a platter. Slice the hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly (if using).
- Assemble the Cobb Salad: Arrange all the salad ingredients in neat rows on top of the greens for a colorful presentation. Start with the chicken, then add rows of beef, eggs, avocado, blue cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, or serve as is for a more visually appealing presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately, and enjoy this fresh, hearty Cobb Salad as a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Variations: Add lean protein such as grilled steak, shrimp, turkey, or tofu for a different protein source.
- Vegan version: Omit the chicken, beef, and blue cheese, and replace with plant-based protein like chickpeas, grilled tempeh, or seitan.
- Cheese options: If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, try feta, goat cheese, or shredded cheddar.
- Dressing options: Swap the vinaigrette for a creamy dressing like ranch, Caesar, or a yogurt-based dressing for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
