Hey there! If you’re looking for a quick, yummy, and protein-filled meal, this Cobb Salad is one of my all-time favorites. It has everything chicken, eggs, bacon, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing. Itās a salad that eats like a full meal and keeps you full for hours. I love making this when I want something fast, fresh, and super satisfying!
Method
Cook the Bacon
Start by placing the bacon slices in a cold frying pan, then turn on the heat to medium. This helps the fat render slowly, making the bacon extra crispy. Cook the bacon until it becomes golden and crunchy this usually takes about 5 minutes. Make sure to flip the slices halfway through so they cook evenly. Once theyāre done, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any extra grease. Let the bacon cool completely. This step is important because adding warm bacon to the salad could wilt the lettuce and make everything a bit soggy.
Chop Everything
While the bacon cools, begin prepping the rest of your ingredients. Slice the cooked rotisserie chicken breast into bite-sized pieces this makes the salad easier to eat and ensures you get chicken in every bite. Chop the lettuce roughly and place it aside. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on their size. Next, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon before slicing it thinly. Peel and slice the boiled eggs into quarters for a neat, classic look. Crumble the blue cheese into small chunks and finely chop the fresh chives. Having all your ingredients chopped and ready before assembling the salad makes the whole process smoother.
Make the Dressing
To make the dressing, grab a small jar with a lid (a small bowl and whisk works too, but shaking is more fun!). Pour in 2 tablespoons of oil, add 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, then sprinkle in a bit of salt to your taste. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard and Ā½ teaspoon of onion or garlic powder. Put the lid on and shake the jar really well until the dressing looks smooth and creamy. The mustard helps the oil and vinegar mix together instead of separating. You can also taste it and adjust the salt or mustard if needed.
Build the Salad
Now comes the fun part building your Cobb Salad! Start by adding the chopped lettuce to the bottom of a large salad bowl. Then, one by one, add the rest of the ingredients in neat rows or sections for a classic Cobb Salad look. Lay out the chicken, tomatoes, avocado slices, bacon bits, egg quarters, blue cheese crumbles, and chopped chives across the top. This makes the salad colorful, beautiful, and super inviting.
Add Dressing and Mix
Once your salad is fully assembled and youāre ready to eat, pour the homemade dressing evenly over the top. If youāre not eating it right away, hold off on the dressing to keep the lettuce from going limp. When youāre ready, gently toss everything together with tongs or two big spoons so that every bite gets coated in the tasty dressing. And thatās it your Cobb Salad is ready to enjoy!
Necessary Tools
Hereās what I grab before I start:
- A frying pan (for the bacon)
- A large salad bowl
- A small jar with a lid (for the dressing)
- A chopping board and knife
- A spoon or tongs for serving
Cobb Salad Recipeš„A Tasty Classic Packed with Protein!
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings10
minutes5
minutes15
minutesIngredients
For the Salad:
1 cooked rotisserie chicken breast
4 slices of bacon
200g cherry tomatoes
2 boiled eggs
50g blue cheese
2 gem lettuces
2 tbsp chopped chives
1/2 avocado
For the Dressing:
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp onion or garlic powder
Directions
- Cook the Bacon: Put the bacon in a pan and cook until itās nice and crispy. Then let it cool down all the way this keeps it crunchy in the salad!
- Chop Everything: Cut up the cooked chicken, bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Slice the boiled eggs into 4 pieces each. Crumble the blue cheese. Chop the chives.
- Make the Dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to a small jar. Shake it up until everything is well mixed.
- Build the Salad: Put the chopped lettuce in the bottom of your salad bowl. Then layer on the rest of the ingredients so it looks nice and colorful.
- Add Dressing and Mix: Pour the dressing on top only when youāre ready to eat. If you’re saving the salad for later, wait to add the dressing so things donāt get soggy.
Notes
- Let the bacon cool before adding it so it stays crispy.
- Donāt slice the avocado too early it can turn brown fast.
- If boiling your own eggs, make sure theyāre completely cooled before slicing, or they may crumble.
- Keep your dressing separate until serving to avoid soggy lettuce.
Serving Suggestions
š“This Cobb Salad is perfect as a lunch or light dinner.
š„ Want to add something extra? Serve it with a slice of toasted bread or a warm roll.
š A squeeze of lemon on top gives it an extra zing!
Fun Fact
Did you know Cobb Salad was first made in Hollywood back in the 1930s? It was named after the owner of a famous restaurant, Robert Cobb, who threw it together late at night from leftovers and people loved it!
Conclusion
Cobb Salad is more than just a salad itās a full, balanced meal thatās easy and fast to make. Itās perfect for busy days when you want something fresh and full of flavor. Plus, with so much protein, itāll keep you full and happy. Try it out, and I bet itāll become a favorite in your home too!
