Cobb salad is a hearty and satisfying salad that combines a variety of ingredients, including lettuce, chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, eggs, and blue cheese. It's a classic American salad that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
- 4 cups of mixed salad greens (such as romaine lettuce or spinach)
- 2 cups of cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- Optional: Chopped green onions or chives for garnish
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
- Arrange the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled blue cheese on top of the greens. Feel free to arrange them in rows or sections for an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the Cobb salad, or serve it on the side if preferred.
- Optional: Garnish the salad with chopped green onions or chives for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Toss the salad gently just before serving, ensuring that the dressing coats the ingredients evenly.
- Serve the Cobb salad immediately as a main course or a substantial side dish.
