Description
This Easy Chicken Cobb Salad is a fresh, filling, and protein-packed meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, smoky bacon, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles. Topped with your favorite dressing, it’s a classic American salad that’s quick to assemble and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Protein
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
Seasoning & Dressing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Dressing of choice (ranch, blue cheese, or balsamic vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce evenly in a large serving bowl or platter to form the salad’s foundation.
- Add Protein Toppings: Neatly place rows of sliced grilled chicken, crumbled cooked bacon, and chopped hard-boiled eggs over the lettuce, ensuring even distribution for a balanced bite.
- Layer Vegetables and Cheese: Top with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onion if using, creating colorful and varied textures.
- Season the Salad: Lightly season the entire salad with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle your preferred dressing just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and crisp, or alternatively, serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to add their own.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut to save preparation time.
- Substitute blue cheese with feta or shredded cheddar if preferred for a different flavor profile.
- Best served fresh to maintain the crisp texture, but ingredients can be prepped in advance and assembled just before serving.
