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Fresh Classic Cobb Salad

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A fresh and colorful Cobb salad with crisp greens, ripe tomatoes, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced thin
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken and bacon: Dice leftover cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  2. Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off heat and cover pot. Let sit for 10 minutes. Cool eggs in ice water before peeling and quartering.
  3. Wash and prepare greens: Rinse romaine and iceberg lettuce well under cold water. Dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and shred iceberg.
  4. Prep vegetables and avocado: Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber thinly, dice avocado just before assembling to avoid browning, and thinly slice green onions.
  5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
  6. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, layer chopped romaine and iceberg as the base. Arrange chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, green onions, and blue cheese crumbles (if using) in rows or scattered.
  7. Toss and serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving, then gently toss with tongs until evenly coated. Taste and add more salt or pepper if necessary.

Notes

Handle avocado delicately to keep it fresh and creamy. Avoid overdressing the salad early; add more dressing on the side if desired. Dry lettuce thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Use leftover roasted or grilled chicken to save time. Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or omitted for dairy-free. Bacon can be replaced with turkey bacon for a leaner option.

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