Classic Cobb Salad
A flavorful and satisfying salad loaded with bacon, eggs, avocado, chicken, and cheese, perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Chopped fresh romaine or mixed greens Whatever looks best.
- 2 cups Cooked chicken Leftovers or rotisserie is perfect.
- 6 slices Crispy bacon Cook until crispy.
- 4 large Hard-boiled eggs Boil and peel before adding.
- 1 large Avocado, ripe and chunky Dice right before serving.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Crumbled blue cheese Feta can be used as a substitute.
- 2 tablespoons Green onions or chives Chopped for garnish.
- 1/2 cup Your favorite vinaigrette Bottled or homemade works.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in cold water, bring to a boil, cover, and let sit off the heat for 12 minutes.
- Cook the bacon until crispy using your preferred method (oven or stovetop).
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Dice the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
Assembly
- Grab a large, flat platter and layer the chopped greens at the base.
- Arrange the chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and cheese in stripes or piles.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top.
- Serve vinaigrette on the side or drizzle right before serving.
Notes
Keep dressing and avocado separate when storing leftovers to maintain freshness. Hard-boiled eggs last nearly a week in the fridge.