Classic Cobb Salad Recipe
The Classic Cobb Salad Recipe stands as America's favorite composed salad. This colorful dish combines fresh greens with protein-packed toppings.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cooked chicken breasts diced
- 6 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 2 green onions sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange mixed greens in large salad bowl.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Dice cooked chicken breasts into small pieces.
- Hard-boil eggs, cool, and chop them roughly.
- Cut avocado into small, even cubes.
- Halve cherry tomatoes for better presentation.
- Arrange each ingredient in separate rows.
- Whisk olive oil with red wine vinegar.
- Add Dijon mustard to dressing mixture.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over entire salad before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for croutons if desired
- Cook bacon until extra crispy for texture
- Add avocado just before serving prevents browning
- Chill all ingredients beforehand for freshness
- Make dressing ahead and refrigerate overnight
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation