Ingredients
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Salad Base:
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (or any leafy greens of your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta)
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients
- Hard-boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water, peel, and slice.
- Cook the turkey bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Let it cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, and grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
2. Assemble the Salad Base
- Start with a bed of chopped Romaine lettuce. Spread it evenly across a large salad platter or individual bowls.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and red onion over the lettuce. Keep each ingredient in its own section for that signature Cobb Salad presentation.
3. Add the Proteins
- Place the grilled chicken slices in one section of the salad.
- Scatter the crumbled turkey bacon next to the chicken.
- Add the hard-boiled egg quarters in another section.
4. Sprinkle the Cheese
- Crumble the blue cheese (or feta, if you prefer) over the top. The cheese adds a creamy, tangy kick that ties everything together.
5. Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother consistency, you can blend the dressing using a small blender or food processor.
6. Dress the Salad
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Alternatively, serve the dressing on the side so everyone can add their preferred amount.
7. Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the salad immediately. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light soup for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 35g