Cobb Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic American salad featuring crisp lettuce, tender chicken, bacon, avocado, and eggs arranged in neat rows.
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A Cobb salad is a hearty, satisfying dish that balances crisp textures with rich, savory flavors. This recipe features tender poached chicken, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and crisp blue cheese over a bed of chilled iceberg lettuce. The ingredients are traditionally arranged in neat rows before serving, allowing each component to shine. It’s a perfect choice for a light yet filling lunch or a vibrant dinner side dish. With its combination of protein and fresh produce, this salad feels indulgent without being heavy. ItâÂÂs easy to prepare ahead of time, making it ideal for weeknight meals or entertaining guests who appreciate a beautiful presentation.

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Cobb Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 146.2

Description

A Cobb salad is a hearty, satisfying dish that balances crisp textures with rich, savory flavors. This recipe features tender poached chicken, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and crisp blue cheese over a bed of chilled iceberg lettuce. The ingredients are traditionally arranged in neat rows before serving, allowing each component to shine. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect choice for a light yet filling lunch or a vibrant dinner side dish. With its combination of protein and fresh produce, this salad feels indulgent without being heavy. ItâÂÂs easy to prepare ahead of time, making it ideal for weeknight meals or entertaining guests who appreciate a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Poach the chicken breasts in simmering water until cooked through, then let cool and slice into strips.
  2. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a large platter or individual plates.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy, drain, and crumble into small pieces.
  4. Hard boil eggs, peel, and slice into quarters.
  5. Dice the avocado and tomatoes into uniform chunks.
  6. Arrange the chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese in distinct rows over the lettuce.
  7. Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 146.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.0g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 63.8mg22%
Sodium 63.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 25.4g51%

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

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