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Cobb Salad with the Best Dressing

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Assembled
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A classic Cobb Salad packed with fresh vegetables, proteins, and topped with a rich, tangy homemade dressing that’s bursting with flavor.


Ingredients

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl or platter, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
  3. Top the lettuce with rows of chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion.
  4. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad right before serving.
  5. Toss the salad gently to combine or serve with the dressing on the side.

Notes

  • You can substitute grilled shrimp or turkey for the chicken.
  • Use ranch or balsamic dressing as an alternative if desired.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.