This classic Cobb Salad is a hearty and flavorful American salad made with crisp greens, grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Perfect as a main course or filling lunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, or baby greens)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare dressing: Whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble salad: Arrange mixed greens on a large platter or bowl. Top with rows of grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion.
- Dress salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
- Serve: Toss gently or serve as-is for a classic Cobb presentation.
Tips & Variations
- Substitute blue cheese with feta or goat cheese if preferred.
- Add corn, cucumbers, or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Make individual servings in bowls for a stylish presentation.
