Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Cobb Salad Recipe with Chicken and Bacon—perfect for lunch, dinner, or your next potluck! This salad is a delightful blend of grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and zesty homemade vinaigrette, ensuring every bite is both satisfying and delicious. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it caters to diverse tastes while remaining visually appealing. Enjoy this nutritious meal that balances protein and fresh ingredients for a wholesome dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz.) package Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups mixed lettuce
- 2 small heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in half of the vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over high heat for 8-10 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest before slicing.
- Cook bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375°F for about 15 minutes until crispy.
- Boil eggs for approximately 7 minutes; cool under cold water before peeling and slicing.
- Assemble the salad with mixed lettuce as the base; layer on chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, boiled eggs, and bacon. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 210mg