Classic Cobb Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups (120g) mixed salad greens 4 cups (120g) mixed salad greens
• 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, diced 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup (75g) blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup (75g) blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup (80g) roasted corn kernels 1/2 cup (80g) roasted corn kernels
• Red wine vinaigrette dressing Red wine vinaigrette dressing

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 420 kcal / 1760 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 28g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 4g
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
2. 2.
   Arrange the diced chicken breast, avocado, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and roasted corn kernels on top of the greens.
3. 3.
   Drizzle the salad with the desired amount of red wine vinaigrette dressing.
4. 4.
   Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients.
5. 5.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Avocado — To prevent browning, toss the diced avocado with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice before adding it to the salad.

Tips & Tricks

• For a healthier option, you can substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon.
• Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables or protein sources.
• To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use a milder cheese such as feta or goat cheese instead of blue cheese.
• To make the salad more filling, you can add a handful of cooked quinoa or chickpeas.

Serving advice

Serve the Classic Cobb Salad as a main course for a light and satisfying lunch or dinner. It can also be served as a side dish alongside grilled meats or sandwiches.

Presentation advice

Arrange the ingredients in neat rows on top of the salad greens to showcase the vibrant colors and textures. Drizzle the dressing over the top or serve it on the side for individual customization.