This classic Cobb Salad is a delightful combination of fresh greens, crispy bacon, tender chicken, creamy avocado, and hard-boiled eggs, all topped with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, and arugula)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette: olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Arrange the mixed salad greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
- Next, arrange the diced grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled cheese, and chopped green onions over the greens in rows or sections.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual drizzling.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and nutritious Cobb Salad!
Note: Feel free to customize your Cobb Salad with additional toppings such as sliced cucumber, bell peppers, or olives, according to your preference.
