Cobb Salad Classic Ingredients (Printable)

A layered American dish featuring crisp lettuce, chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, eggs, and blue cheese.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped

→ Proteins

03 - 2 cooked chicken breasts (grilled or poached), diced
04 - 4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
05 - 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

→ Vegetables & Cheese

06 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
07 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

# How to Make:

01 - Arrange chopped romaine and iceberg lettuces evenly in a large salad bowl or platter.
02 - Place diced chicken, crumbled bacon, quartered eggs, sliced avocados, diced tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese in neat rows over the lettuce base.
03 - Combine red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk while slowly adding olive oil until dressing emulsifies.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the layered salad immediately before serving or offer it on the side.
05 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the salad for a bright finish.
06 - Serve promptly, allowing guests to toss or enjoy the arranged presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal that actually tastes indulgent, not virtuous.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble just before eating, perfect for feeding a crowd without stress.
  • The combinations work because every element has its own purpose—nothing is filler.
02 -
  • Don't make this salad more than two hours before eating—the lettuce will start releasing water and everything gets soggy at the bottom.
  • If you're preparing components ahead, keep the avocado separate with plastic wrap pressed directly onto its surface to prevent oxidation, then add it in the last five minutes.
03 -
  • Make your dressing in a jar with a tight lid at least an hour before serving—the flavors deepen and marry together in a way that tastes more intentional.
  • If you know you're serving this to a crowd, prep everything in separate containers and assemble right before eating, so the texture stays perfect.
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