Cobb Salad is a light, satisfying summer meal that highlights ripe grape tomatoes and creamy avocado. Traditionally served with blue cheese dressing, this version features chicken and turkey bacon for added protein, but you can choose any dressing you prefer.
Recipe
Cobb Salad with Chicken and Avocado
Cobb Salad is a refreshing summer meal that makes the most of fresh grape tomatoes and avocado.
Author: Mary Ann
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Gluten-free
Servings: 4
Calories: 463
Ingredients
- 12 oz. bag salad greens, washed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup avocado, peeled and cubed
- 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons Blue Cheese dressing (or dressing of your choice)
Instructions
- Arrange the washed salad greens in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
- Layer the cooked, cubed chicken, grape tomatoes, sliced eggs, crumbled turkey bacon, grated carrots, cubed avocado, and crumbled blue cheese over the greens.
- Serve immediately with Blue Cheese dressing or your preferred dressing on the side.
Notes
If you bulk-cook chicken and freeze it for quick meals, thaw and use that chicken to save time. Blue Cheese dressing is the traditional choice for a Cobb Salad, but any dressing you like will work well.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 463 cal
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 29 g
Sodium: 1021 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 5 g
