Description
This Easy Chicken Cobb Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed American classic featuring tender cooked chicken breast, fresh mixed greens, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, all drizzled with your choice of dressing. Quick to assemble and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this salad combines a wonderful variety of textures and flavors without any cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
Vegetables & Add-ins
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Protein & Cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup blue cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- ½ cup ranch, blue cheese, or balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Arrange the mixed salad greens evenly on a large platter or divide them among individual serving plates to form the foundation of the salad.
- Add Protein and Vegetables: Top the greens in organized rows or sections with the diced cooked chicken breast, quartered hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onion to create a colorful and appetizing presentation.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle your choice of ranch, blue cheese, or balsamic dressing over the top just before serving, or alternatively serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to personalize their salad.
Notes
- For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.
- Grilled chicken breast adds a smoky flavor that complements this salad especially well.
- Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter, lower-fat bacon alternative.
- This salad is versatile; feel free to swap cheeses or dressings according to preference.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, omit the cheese and choose a dairy-free dressing.
