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This easy to make Classic Cobb Salad is loaded with all the best salad toppings. Just add your dressing of choice and you have a fantastic lunch or lighter dinner option!
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Classic Cobb Salad

This Classic Cobb Salad layers chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese over crisp greens. It is an easy, satisfying meal salad you can prep ahead and dress to taste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 salad
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 3 strips bacon
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 3/4 head iceberg lettuce (or salad greens blend)
  • 8 grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 1/2 ounces blue cheese crumbled
  • 3 ounces ranch or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lay the bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes, until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop.
  • Meanwhile, heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, flipping once, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 degrees F and is no longer pink. Let rest, then slice or dice.
  • Rinse and dry the lettuce, remove the core and outer leaves, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Spread it over a large platter or shallow bowl.
  • Halve the tomatoes, slice the eggs, and slice or chop the avocado. Arrange them in neat rows over the lettuce, then add the sliced chicken.
  • Crumble the bacon and blue cheese over the top.
  • Serve with dressing on the side, tossing just before eating.

Notes

  • Prep ahead. Cook the chicken, bacon, and eggs ahead of time and store everything separately so you can assemble in minutes.
  • Keep avocado fresh. Leave it whole until serving so it does not brown.
  • Storage. Store undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. A dressed salad wilts within a few hours, so only dress what you plan to eat.
  • Easy swaps. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut, and swap the blue cheese for feta or cheddar (or skip it and add extra avocado).
  • Do not skip the seasoning. A little salt and pepper on the toppings is easy to forget but makes a real difference.

Nutrition

Calories: 1176kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 534mg | Sodium: 2292mg | Potassium: 2119mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 4180IU | Vitamin C: 39.5mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 4.6mg

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