Cobb Salad
Cobb salad is a hearty composed salad arranged in colorful rows of grilled chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato, and blue cheese over crisp greens. Every forkful delivers a different mix of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors that make it feel like a full meal. Drizzled with tangy dressing, it is a satisfying lunch or dinner for two.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 200 g cooked chicken
- 2 eggs
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain it on paper towels and chop it into bite sized pieces.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and cook in a hot pan or grill for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches 74C (165F), then rest and slice it.
- Hard boil eggs by simmering for about 10 minutes, then cool them in ice water, peel, and slice into wedges.
- Spread a bed of chopped crisp lettuce across a wide platter or two large shallow bowls as the foundation.
- Arrange the sliced chicken, bacon, egg, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and crumbled blue cheese in distinct parallel rows over the greens.
- Whisk together a simple vinaigrette of oil, vinegar, mustard, and a little honey, then drizzle it over the top just before serving so the salad stays crisp.
💡 Chef's tip
Arrange the toppings in distinct rows rather than tossing everything together, because the classic presentation lets each person see and choose their favorite combinations in every bite.
Arranging the toppings in distinct stripes over the greens (the classic Cobb presentation) lets everyone see and choose, and keeps the flavors separate until tossed.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fat: 32 g
