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Chicken cobb salad recipes

Chicken Cobb Salad

A classic, protein-packed salad made with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, eggs, avocado, and fresh greens. Perfect as a hearty lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely sliced
Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken until fully done, then let it rest and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
  3. Boil eggs for 9–10 minutes, peel, and chop.
  4. In a large bowl, add chopped lettuce as the base.
  5. Arrange chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese on top.
  6. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  7. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side.
  8. Toss gently before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time
  • Add dressing just before serving
  • Keep ingredients chilled for best flavor