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cobb salad

Classic Cobb Salad

5 from 1 vote
A hearty and fresh classic salad loaded with chicken, crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and avocado. Everything is brought together with a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or dinner. Toss the diced avocado in lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce Washed, dried, and chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast Diced into small cubes
  • 6 slices bacon Cooked crisp and chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs Peeled and quartered
  • 1 large avocado Pitted and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • ½ cup blue cheese Crumbled
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil For the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar For the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For the dressing
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 large serving platter Wide platter for assembly
  • 1 small glass jar For mixing the dressing
  • 1 salad spinner To dry the greens
  • 1 knife For chopping ingredients

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce using a salad spinner. Chop the leaves into small pieces and spread them evenly across a large wide serving platter.
    spreading chopped romaine lettuce on a platter
  2. Place the diced chicken, chopped bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese in neat rows over the lettuce.
    arranging salad ingredients in rows
  3. Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until emulsified.
    shaking cobb salad dressing in glass jar
  4. Drizzle the dressing lightly over the top just before eating. Toss everything together at the table.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers without the dressing to keep the greens crisp. Dress individual portions only if you plan to save some for the next day.

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