Cobb Salad

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic American salad featuring crisp greens, savory proteins, and rich blue cheese arranged in an appealing grid.
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This iconic Cobb salad is a hearty, protein-packed meal that balances crisp textures with rich, savory flavors. It features a bed of mixed greens topped with strips of tender grilled chicken, crisp bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and juicy tomatoes. The tangy bite of Roquefort cheese adds a sophisticated depth, while fresh chives provide a subtle oniony finish. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner, this salad comes together quickly using simple, high-quality ingredients. It’s visually striking and endlessly customizable, making it a favorite for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

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Cobb Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1132.0

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This iconic Cobb salad is a hearty, protein-packed meal that balances crisp textures with rich, savory flavors. It features a bed of mixed greens topped with strips of tender grilled chicken, crisp bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and juicy tomatoes. The tangy bite of Roquefort cheese adds a sophisticated depth, while fresh chives provide a subtle oniony finish. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner, this salad comes together quickly using simple, high-quality ingredients. It&# 226;ÂÂs visually striking and endlessly customizable, making it a favorite for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the Iceberg lettuce, watercress, curly endive, and Romaine thoroughly; tear or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
  3. Season and cook the chicken breast in the same skillet or on a grill until fully cooked through; let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  4. Peel and dice the hard-cooked eggs, and dice the avocado and tomatoes.
  5. Arrange the mixed greens on a large serving platter or individual plates to form the base.
  6. Artfully arrange the chicken strips, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and Roquefort cheese in rows or sections over the greens.
  7. Sprinkle the minced chives evenly over the top.
  8. Serve immediately, allowing guests to toss the salad with their preferred dressing at the table.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1132.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 79.0g122%
Saturated Fat 27.6g138%
Cholesterol 396.6mg133%
Sodium 2717.5mg114%
Total Carbohydrate 9.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 79.4g159%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cobb salad, chicken salad, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, roquefort, hard boiled eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, chives, watercress, endive, romaine, iceberg, protein packed, lunch, dinner, classic salad
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