Classic Cobb Salad
This classic Cobb Salad is loaded with romaine, chicken, bacon, eggs, cucumber, tomatoes, and blue cheese, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1½ cups chicken breast cooked, diced or sliced (rotisserie works great)
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 3 large eggs hard-boiled peeled and quartered
- 1 medium cucumber sliced or diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- ¼ –½ tsp kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
- Add chopped romaine to a large bowl or platter.
- In neat rows, add chicken, bacon, eggs, cucumber, tomatoes, and blue cheese over the romaine.
- Drizzle with balsamic dressing right before serving (or serve on the side). Toss gently if you prefer everything coated.
Notes
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Notes
- Chicken options: Grilled, roasted, or rotisserie chicken all work. Use leftover smoked chicken for extra flavor.
- Cheese swap: Prefer milder? Try feta or goat cheese.
- Add-ins: Avocado, red onion, or corn fit beautifully.
- Make-ahead: Prep components up to 2 days ahead. Store separately; dress just before serving.
- Meal prep: Divide into 4 containers; keep dressing in a small lidded cup.
- Crisp bacon fast: Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes on a lined sheet pan.
Storage
- Store undressed salad components airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days. Dressing keeps 1 week refrigerated; shake before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 899mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 14207IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 3mg
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