Cobb Salad Recipe
Embark on a culinary adventure as we dive into the art of crafting the perfect Cobb Salad—a symphony of flavors, textures, and wholesome ingredients that transcends the boundaries of a typical salad.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 8 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, and watercress)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 1 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Grill the Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest before slicing it into thin strips.
Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
- On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
- Create Rows of Ingredients:
- Arrange the sliced grilled chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbles, hard-boiled egg slices, and chopped red onion in rows over the greens.
Drizzle with Dressing:
- Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Toss the salad just before serving to combine the flavors.
- Serve immediately and revel in the burst of flavors.