Salads · American · 35 min
California Cobb Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 821 kcal / serving
A Cobb-style salad with creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, bacon, and chicken, finished with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. It comes together in about 35 minutes and suits weeknights well.
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Ingredients
- ½avocado
- 2 slicesbacon
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ (4 oz) pkgcrumbled blue cheese
- 2eggs
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ headromaine lettuce
- avocados
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · small saucepan · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½avocado
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ headromaine lettuce
- avocados
Meat & seafood
- 2 slicesbacon
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (4 oz) pkgcrumbled blue cheese
- 2eggs
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| bacon | 2 slices | 4 slices | 6 slices |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| crumbled blue cheese | ½ (4 oz) pkg | 1 (4 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (4 oz) pkgs |
| eggs | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| grape tomatoes | ½ pint | 1 pint | 1 ½ pints |
| romaine lettuce | ½ head | 1 head | 1 ½ heads |
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Directions
- Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and cool quickly under cold water or ice.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low and prepare the chicken and bacon for cooking.
- Slice the chicken in half horizontally to make thin fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
- Split the bacon strips crosswise in half.
- Lightly oil the skillet bottom. Add the chicken and bacon and cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side) and the bacon is crispy (about 4–5 minutes per side). Move both to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Mince the garlic and whisk it with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to form the dressing; set aside.
- Wash the romaine and cut into roughly 1-inch strips. Rinse the grape tomatoes and halve them.
- Halve and scoop the avocado flesh; dice it into medium-sized pieces.
- Cube the cooked chicken, roughly chop the bacon, and peel and rough-chop the eggs.
- To assemble, lay a bed of lettuce on each plate, then arrange tomatoes, avocado, chicken, bacon, eggs, and blue cheese in rows. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
Two tips
- Prepare the eggs in advance and refrigerate for up to a day to save time.
- Leftovers can be stored separately (greens, proteins, and dressing) and combined for a quick repurpose the next day.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 821 kcal
- Protein
- 57 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 60 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 346 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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