Classic Cobb Salad
This gluten-free Classic Cobb Salad is packed with flavor and texture. It features crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and savory bacon, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
40 min
Total Time
4
Servings
easy
Difficulty
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 8 cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
- 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce (chopped)
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (diced)
- 8 slices Cooked Bacon (crumbled)
- 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs (chopped)
- 2 medium Avocado (diced)
- 2 medium Tomato (diced)
- 1/2 cup Blue Cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and iceberg lettuce.
- 3
Arrange the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, diced tomato, and crumbled blue cheese in neat rows on top of the lettuce.
- 4
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- 5
Garnish with fresh chopped chives.
- 6
Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- •For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- •Prepare the individual components of the salad ahead of time and assemble just before serving to prevent the lettuce from getting soggy.
- •Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.