Classic American Cobb Salad with Crispy Chicken
Looking for a refreshing and colorful meal that’s both hearty and light? This Classic American Cobb Salad with Crispy Chicken is the perfect choice! Bursting with vibrant ingredients like tender chicken, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, this salad is a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it’s not just delicious but also highly adaptable to suit various tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, watercress)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse mixed salad greens thoroughly and dry them using a salad spinner.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season to taste.
- In a large bowl with greens, arrange rows of diced chicken breast, crumbled bacon, chopped eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg