Ingredients
Salad
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (grilled or roasted)
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely sliced
Red Wine Vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: Whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
Assemble the base: Arrange the romaine and iceberg lettuce on a large platter or in a wide bowl.
Top the salad: Arrange chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese in neat rows over the greens.
Finish: Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving and garnish with fresh chives. Toss lightly or serve composed.
Notes
Cooking Tips
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Cook bacon in the oven for even crispness and less mess.
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Toss avocado with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Chill plates or bowls for a crisp, restaurant-style presentation.
Variations
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Grilled Shrimp Cobb: Swap chicken for grilled shrimp.
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Turkey Cobb: Use roasted turkey breast instead of chicken.
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Lighter Version: Replace blue cheese with feta and use half the dressing.
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Keto-Friendly: Skip tomatoes and use extra avocado and eggs.
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Dressing Swap: Try classic French dressing or ranch for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g