Description
An easy way to make a classic Cobb salad with all of the traditional toppings. PLUS a simple recipe for red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices bacon
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (for garnish)
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the bacon on a baking sheet lined with foil. Once the oven is preheated, cook the bacon for 15 - 20 minutes, until cooked and crispy. Crumble or chop into pieces once cooked.
- As the bacon cooks, in a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook, covered, 5 - 6 minutes on each side. The chicken should be cooked through to 165°F and no longer pink in the middle. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes and then slice into thin strips.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified (fully mixed & thickened).
- Add the lettuce to a large bowl and then top it with all of the salad ingredients except for the chives. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss.
- Sprinkle the chives over the salad and serve.
Notes
- Eggs: it's easiest to buy store-bought hardboiled eggs, but you can also make your own. Here's how to make perfect hardboiled eggs: instructions here.
- Dressing: you can make your own or use store-bought dressing. Red wine vinaigrette is the traditional choice for Cobb salads (this is what is included in the recipe), but you could also use balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cobb salad, salad, bacon, chicken, romaine, red wine vinaigrette, classic, easy, lunch, dinner, eggs, hard boiled eggs, avocado, blue cheese