Cobb Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
460 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Cobb Salad Recipe
Description
Cobb Salad Recipe brings together fresh romaine lettuce as the base, topped with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced avocado for creaminess. Cooked and sliced chicken breast adds protein alongside crumbled bacon for a smoky crunch. Roquefort cheese contributes a sharp contrast, while quartered hard-boiled eggs add richness. The salad is garnished with chopped chives and drizzled with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette made from olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and black pepper. The vinaigrette ties the ingredients together with a balanced tangy and sweet flavor. This layered presentation allows each bite to contain a variety of textures and tastes, ideal for a filling lunch or light dinner option. Preparation is straightforward, requiring no complex cooking steps beyond cooking the chicken and boiling eggs, making it accessible for various cooking skill levels.
Ingredients
Cobb Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 avocado sliced
- 6 oz chicken breast cooked and sliced, boneless
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz Roquefort cheese omit for Paleo, crumbled
- 2 egg quartered, hard-boiled
- chives for garnish, chopped fresh
Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon honey (use sugar alternative on low-carb diet)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cobb Salad
- Arrange chopped lettuce in a salad bowl or a plate.
- Layer the chopped tomatoes, avocado, chicken, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs in rows.
- Sprinkle some fresh chopped chives and drizzle the Honey Dijon vinaigrette on top.
Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1117mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4747IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.