Description
Classic American Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly balances fresh ingredients, making it ideal for any occasion. Featuring crispy bacon, tender chicken, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, this salad bursts with flavor in every bite. Whether served as a hearty main course or a delightful side, this classic recipe showcases a colorful medley of textures and tastes that will impress your family and friends. With simple preparation steps and customizable options, this Cobb Salad is not just delicious; it’s also nutritious and easy to whip up in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, watercress)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Rinse and dry salad greens; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; crumble once cooled.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, layer salad greens followed by chicken, bacon crumbles, chopped eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss gently before serving or serve dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 230mg