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Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad
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A vibrant and flavorful classic American salad combining fresh romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and tangy blue cheese crumbles, all tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette. Perfectly balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, this Cobb Salad is quick to prepare, customizable, and ideal for a wholesome lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Proteins

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
  • 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

Vegetables and Extras

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Grill the chicken breasts until juicy and tender. Boil the eggs until hard-boiled and cook the bacon until crispy. While the proteins cook, wash and dry the romaine lettuce, slice the avocado and cherry tomatoes, and crumble the blue cheese.
  2. Assemble the Base: Lay down a bed of chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl or on a platter to create a crisp, refreshing foundation for the salad.
  3. Layer the Toppings: Arrange the sliced grilled chicken, bacon pieces, chopped eggs, avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles in neat rows or sections across the lettuce bed, showcasing the colorful and varied ingredients.
  4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette evenly over the entire salad just before serving, allowing the flavors to meld without making the lettuce soggy.

Notes

  • Prep ingredients ahead of time by cooking proteins and chopping vegetables to speed up assembly.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Keep dressing on the side if packing the salad for lunch to maintain crispness.
  • Balance textures by combining creamy, crunchy, juicy, and savory elements.
  • Use blue cheese sparingly to enhance flavor without overpowering.

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Keywords: Cobb Salad, American Salad, Healthy Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Low Carb Salad, Gluten Free Salad, Protein Rich Salad

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