Classic Cobb Salad with Creamy Dressing
A fresh, no-cook Classic Cobb Salad perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. Crisp romaine lettuce is topped with savory chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomato, and blue cheese, served with a creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
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- Salad Base
- Protein Toppings
- Fruit Toppings
- Protein Toppings
- Vegetable Toppings
- Cheese Toppings
- Dressing
Let’s make it
Salad Base
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Assembling Salad
Add diced cooked chicken breast, crumbled cooked bacon, diced avocado, chopped hard-boiled eggs, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese over the lettuce in the bowl in separate sections for a classic Cobb presentation or mixed if preferred.
Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Finishing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve separately if preferred. Toss gently to coat evenly just before eating.
Tips & notes
To save time, use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breast. For crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans as garnish. Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste preference, adding a splash of lemon juice for brightness if desired.
Saving it for later
Store leftover salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Keep dressing in a sealed jar or container. Use leftover salad within 3 days. Avoid dressing the salad until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
Reheating
This salad is best served cold or at room temperature. Do not reheat. If storing leftovers, re-toss with fresh dressing if needed before serving again.
