Description
Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch is a vibrant dish that brings together fresh ingredients and bold flavors in every bite. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy grilled chicken, and creamy avocado ranch dressing create a delightful medley that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served at a picnic or as a light dinner, this salad guarantees to impress family and friends while tantalizing your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- 2. Prepare the bacon: Cook bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
- 3. Chop the veggies: While chicken rests, chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onions.
- 4. Make the dressing: In a bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice until smooth. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or platter, layer romaine lettuce first, then add sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped eggs, tomatoes, onions, blue cheese crumbles, and cilantro if desired.
- 6. Add dressing & serve: Drizzle avocado ranch dressing over salad. Toss gently or leave as is for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 210mg