🥗 Classic Cobb Salad
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the salad:
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6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or a mix of romaine + mixed greens)
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (grilled or roasted)
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
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1 avocado, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta, if preferred)
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½ cup cucumber, diced (optional)
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2 green onions, sliced (optional)
For the dressing: (classic red wine vinaigrette or creamy version)
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3 tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ cup olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
(Optional creamy variation: mix ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder)
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients
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Cook chicken and bacon ahead of time, chop as needed.
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Hard-boil the eggs, peel, and chop.
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Dice avocado, halve tomatoes, slice green onions, crumble cheese.
2. Make the dressing
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Whisk vinegar and mustard together.
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Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
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Season with salt and pepper.
(Or mix creamy version ingredients until smooth.)
3. Assemble the salad
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Lay the chopped lettuce on a large platter or in a bowl.
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Arrange the chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and cheese in rows or sections on top of the lettuce.
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Drizzle dressing over the salad (or serve on the side).
4. Serve
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Toss lightly if desired, or let everyone pick their ingredients individually.
🌟 Tips
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Use leftover roasted chicken for quick prep.
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For a lighter version, swap blue cheese for feta or goat cheese.
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Add corn, bell peppers, or radishes for extra crunch and color.
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Cobb salad is great for meal prep: store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
I can also give a grilled chicken Cobb with bacon vinaigrette version — slightly smoky and restaurant-style — if you want a fancier twist.
Do you want me to provide that version?
