Delicious Basic Cobb Salad Recipe You’ll Love in 30 Minutes

This Basic Cobb Salad Recipe is a fresh and filling meal, perfect for a busy day, combining healthy ingredients for a satisfying dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

1 head Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cups Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken suggested
4 strips Bacon Cooked until crispy
2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Quartered
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
1 large Avocado Ripe and sliced

For the Cheese

½ cup Blue Cheese Crumbled

For the Dressing

¼ cup Red Wine Vinaigrette Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

skillet
large mixing bowl
pot
tongs

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prepare all vegetables by washing thoroughly. Chop romaine lettuce and halve cherry tomatoes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Bring water to a boil, add eggs, and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water, cool, peel, and quarter.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
Layer ingredients in the mixing bowl: romaine lettuce, chicken, bacon, eggs, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
Sprinkle blue cheese evenly over the salad.
Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss with tongs to coat ingredients.
Serve immediately in bowls or on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cut all ingredients uniformly for best flavor blend. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.

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