Cobb Salad with Chicken, Bacon & Avocado
A classic composed salad with tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette. Restaurant-quality at home.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Cook the bacon in the same skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce as the base on a large platter or in individual bowls. Arrange the chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, eggs, cheddar, red onion, and blue cheese in rows or sections over the lettuce.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side so guests can dress to their preference. Toss gently to combine, or eat composed-style with each ingredient in distinct rows.
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