Cobb Salad

Discover the perfect Cobb Salad recipe packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh veggies for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
to taste Garlic powder
to taste Paprika
6 strips bacon
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 large head romaine lettuce
2 fresh avocados
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
to taste Chives or green onions for garnish
1/4 cup olive oil for dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water for dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small clove minced garlic for dressing
1 teaspoon sugar for dressing
1/2 teaspoon salt for dressing
1/4 teaspoon black pepper for dressing
Juice of half a lemon for dressing

Equipment

Grill or grill pan
Baking sheet
Oven
Pot for boiling eggs
Mixing bowl for dressing
Platter or serving bowl

Method

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
For grilled chicken: Heat grill to medium-high, cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, let it rest and chop.
For roasted chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F, roast chicken for 20-25 minutes, let it rest and chop.
Cook bacon in the oven at 400°F on a foil-lined baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes until crispy.
Hard-boil eggs: Place in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover for 12 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into small pieces.
Dice the avocados and halve the cherry tomatoes.
To make the dressing, mix vinegar, water, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl, whisk in olive oil, then add lemon juice.
Assemble the salad on a large platter or bowl with chopped romaine as the base, and arrange the toppings in rows: chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese.
Garnish with chives or green onions. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the ingredients in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers. To prevent browning, add the avocado just before serving or toss it with lemon juice. If you're meal prepping, keep the dressing on the side until ready to eat to keep the salad from getting soggy. Feel free to customize the salad with additional toppings like nuts, other types of cheese, or vegetables based on your preference.