This Cobb Salad is a satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavors and colors. It isn’t just your average salad; it’s a culinary experience packed with vibrant ingredients and delicious toppings. Whether you’re craving a side or a wholesome meal, the Cobb Salad is sure to satisfy! If you are looking for more salad recipes, make sure to check out our Chicken Caprese Salad for another delicious option.
What is Cobb Salad?
This isn’t your typical side dish; it’s a substantial meal in itself. This salad is renowned for its generous portions and diverse ingredients. Traditionally, Cobb Salads feature a mix of greens, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, chicken, avocado, and cheese. While the original recipe calls for a blend of lettuces including watercress, endives, iceberg, and romaine, our modern twist incorporates a convenient salad mix to simplify preparation without sacrificing flavor.
Preparing the Perfect Cobb Salad
Start with a base of crisp greens, such as a spring mix, for a refreshing foundation. Enhance the salad’s visual appeal and texture by incorporating the classic ingredients of hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, bacon, avocados, and a duo of cheeses – feta and cheddar.
Cobb Salad Variations
There’s endless room for creativity and customization with this recipe. Experiment with various flavor profiles and ingredients to craft your own unique spin on this classic dish. Consider these add-ins or substitutions:
- Chickpeas
- Onions
- Peppers
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Croutons
- Sunflower seeds
Cobb Salad
Ingredients
COBB SALAD
- 1 container (16 ounces) spring mix
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled, sliced, and cubed
- 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and coarsely chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 medium radishes, sliced thin
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
DRESSING
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add mixed greens to a large serving bowl. Top with chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, feta, and cheddar.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Drizzle over salad just before serving.
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