Classic Cobb Salad with Bacon, Chicken, and Blue Cheese Recipe
A classic Cobb Salad combining crisp iceberg lettuce, savory bacon, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, all tossed in a Ranch-style dressing for a refreshing, protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Protein & Dairy
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
- ¾ cup blue cheese, crumbled
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
Dressing
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crisp. Remove them from the skillet and drain on paper towels, then crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove eggs, cool under cold running water, peel, and chop.
- Prepare Lettuce and Vegetables: Shred the iceberg lettuce and place it in a large serving bowl. Add the chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions evenly over the lettuce.
- Add Chicken and Avocado: Distribute the chopped cooked chicken and diced avocado over the bed of lettuce and vegetables.
- Top with Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese: Scatter the crumbled bacon and chopped eggs on top, then sprinkle with the crumbled blue cheese.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the Ranch-style salad dressing over the assembled ingredients and gently toss to combine everything evenly just before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the cooked bacon well to avoid sogginess in the salad.
- Use ripe, firm avocados for the best texture and flavor.
- For a lower calorie option, reduce blue cheese amount and use a light Ranch dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the vegetables crisp.
- You can substitute the cooked chicken with turkey or omit for a vegetarian option.
Keywords: Cobb Salad, Chicken Salad, Blue Cheese, Bacon Salad, Avocado Salad, American Salad, Ranch Dressing