This classic Cobb salad brings together bold flavors and vibrant ingredients for a bowl that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. One taste and you’ll understand why it’s a timeless favorite.
Servings: 2–4
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (grilled or roasted)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked corn (optional)
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until well combined.
- Assemble the salad
- On a large platter or bowl, layer the romaine and mixed greens.
- Arrange the chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and corn in rows or sections over the greens for a classic “Cobb” presentation.
- Serve
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss lightly if desired, or serve as-is for a beautiful presentation.
💡 Tips:
- You can swap chicken for turkey or even shrimp for a twist.
- For a lighter option, replace blue cheese with feta or skip the bacon.
- Add a few croutons if you want extra crunch without breadcrumbs on top.