Description
Looking for easy salad ideas? This quick Cobb salad with the best dressing is simple, healthy, and the best for lunch or dinner! Packed with protein-rich chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and tangy blue cheese, this salad is a beautiful and satisfying meal. Perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or a fresh weeknight dinner. Try this easy and colorful idea today!
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine or mixed lettuce
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy and set aside to drain.
- Grill or cook chicken, season, and slice after resting.
- Hard-boil eggs, peel, and slice.
- Wash and dry lettuce, arrange on platter or bowl.
- Slice avocado and cherry tomatoes, crumble blue cheese.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Arrange toppings in rows over lettuce.
- Drizzle dressing over or serve on the side.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or turkey for a twist.
- Use feta or goat cheese if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Add croutons for extra crunch.
- Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook (except for cooked components)
- Cuisine: American