A Classic Cobb Salad is one of those meals that proves a salad can be anything but boring. Crisp greens are topped with juicy grilled chicken, smoky bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled blue cheese.
Everything is finished with a simple homemade Dijon vinaigrette that brings the ingredients together without overpowering them.
Colorful, satisfying, and easy to customize, this Cobb Salad works beautifully for lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep.
Why You'll Love This Cobb Salad
This recipe combines plenty of different flavors and textures in one bowl. You get crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, savory chicken and bacon, tender eggs, and tangy blue cheese.
It's also:
- Quick and easy to assemble
- Made with simple ingredients
- Great for using leftover grilled chicken
- Easy to customize
- Perfect for lunch or dinner
- Simple to prepare ahead
- Served with an easy homemade dressing
The beautiful rows of colorful toppings also make Cobb Salad an impressive option when serving guests.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups mixed greens, such as romaine, arugula, or lettuce
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved or quartered
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How to Make Classic Cobb Salad
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