Cobb Salad Bowl (Printable)

Hearty American salad with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and eggs over fresh greens.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, arugula)
04 - 1 large avocado, diced
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Eggs

07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

→ Pantry

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest, then slice thinly.
02 - While chicken cooks, place bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-9 minutes. Cool under cold running water, peel, and quarter.
04 - Arrange salad greens in a large serving bowl or divide evenly among 4 individual bowls.
05 - Neatly arrange grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and egg quarters in rows or sections over the greens.
06 - Drizzle with ranch dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side for individual preference.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a celebration but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • Every ingredient does something different, so there's always a surprise texture or flavor in each bite.
  • You can prep most of it ahead, which means less rushing when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Cook your bacon before anything else because it takes the longest and needs time to cool and crisp up properly.
  • The moment you cut the avocado, the clock starts ticking, so prep it right before assembling or toss it with a little lemon juice to slow browning.
03 -
  • Let your chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat and don't leak onto your greens.
  • Make your dressing choice count—the right dressing can make this salad, so don't settle for something you're just okay about.
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