If you want to make a dinner salad that really eats like a meal, this cobb salad recipe is just the thing. The lettuce is topped with all sorts of savory goodies that make it out of this world good. You can serve it with your favorite salad dressing, but I highly recommend trying the maple mustard salad dressing. It is a fun twist on honey mustard that is hard to beat.
When we are out to eat, if there is a cobb salad on the menu, there is a pretty decent chance that I will order it. I love all of the bacon, chicken, eggs, and blue cheese on top.
It is hearty and delicious. The funny part is, I almost never think to make them at home.
That was mostly because LD wasn’t a fan of green salads until recently. A fun biproduct of gardening is that he decided he likes lettuce after all.
Now I can get away with making more salads for dinner. So, of course cobb salad is on the list.
I am not mad about that at all. Bring on the salads!
Carlee’s Tips and Tricks
There is something so visually appealing about laying the toppings in stripes over the bowl of greens. Of course, you don’t have to do that. Toss it all in the salad bowl however you want!
To make medium boiled eggs bring water to a boil, add eggs, cook exactly 6 minutes, then transfer to ice water for a jammy golden yolk.
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Avocados have a way of oxidizing and going brown quickly. To avoid this, wait until you are ready to serve to add the avocado. To keep it a bit longer, toss the avocado chunks in a bit of lemon juice before arranging them on the salad.
The maple mustard dressing is delicious. However, ranch, honey mustard, and blue cheese dressings are all great options as well.
Don’t like blue cheese? Don’t despair!
There are plenty of great options you can use instead of blue cheese if it isn’t your thing. Feta is a great crumbly option.
Or try using some sharp cheddar cheese. Pretty much anything you like goes.
More Topping Ideas
I love this cobb salad just the way it is written in the recipe card below. You don’t have to stop with those toppings though. Here are a few suggestions if you want even more:
- Red onions- slice them thin or use pickled onions.
- Cucumber – for added crunch and freshness.
- Roasted corn – adds a pop of sweetness.
- Black beans – add a bit of southwest flare and more fiber.
- Shredded carrots – another way to get a bit of sweetness and crunch.
Cobb Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce or your favorite salad greens
- 1 cooked chicken breast cut into cubes
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 eggs medium or hard boiled
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
Maple Mustard Salad Dressing
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and salt and pepper to taste in a small jar and shake well until emulsified.
- Wash and chop 6 cups romaine lettuce. Arrange on a large oval serving platter or in a salad bowl to create a fresh green base.
- Arrange toppings in neat rows across the lettuce: 4 slices bacon (crumbled), 2 eggs (cut into quarters), 1 avocado (sliced), 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped chives if desired.
Notes
- If prepping in advance, keep everything stored separately in the fridge. Don’t slice the avocado, assemble or dress the salad until right before serving.
- It’s best to store leftover salad undressed so it doesn’t wilt, but if you’ve already dressed it, store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat the next day.
- Undressed salad will keep for 3-4 days. Extra dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Your Cobb Salad looks delicious.
Miz Helen
Thank you!