Description
Classic American Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together fresh ingredients for a delightful burst of flavor. This salad showcases colorful mixed greens topped with tender diced chicken, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy blue cheese, all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this recipe is both customizable and quick to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry mixed salad greens; place in a large bowl.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer salad greens with diced chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, chopped eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss gently or serve dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg