American Cobb Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Name: American Cobb Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups mixed salad greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup cooked chicken breast (diced); 2 large hard-boiled eggs (quartered); 1 cup avocado (diced); 1/2 cup blue cheese (crumbled); 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

StandardAmericanLunchClassicFlavorfulSatisfying

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 10m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A classic American salad packed with crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese, and a variety of fresh vegetables, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

30.0g 40%

Fat

35.0g 47%

Carbs

10.0g 13%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

90% DV

Essential for eye health

🔺 Calcium

15% DV

Crucial for healthy bones and teeth

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Important for blood production

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

🌾 Fiber

20% DV

Aids in digestion

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cooked chicken breast diced
2 large hard-boiled eggs quartered
1 cup avocado diced
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled

Dressing Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1 Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly.
2 Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
3 Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs, and dice the avocado.
4 In a large serving bowl, arrange the salad greens as a base.
5 Evenly distribute the chicken, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, and crumbled bacon on top of the greens.
6 Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
7 Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all ingredients.