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Classic Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

A quintessential American salad, the Cobb Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Originating in the 1930s at Hollywood’s Brown Derby restaurant, this dish has become a staple of hearty yet refreshing meals. Succulent chicken, smoky ham and bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, briny olives, earthy mushrooms, and sharp blue cheese crumbles come together atop crisp romaine lettuce. Finished with a rich Avocado Ranch dressing, this salad is a satisfying meal on its own, ideal for warm-weather dining or a nutritious lunch. Whether served as a composed salad or tossed for a more integrated bite, the Cobb Salad remains a timeless favorite.

Light Lunch | American | Flexitarian | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Shellfish-Free | Soy-Free | Chicken Salad | Avocado | Bacon | Chicken Breast | Lettuce | Mixing | No-Cook | Warm Weather | Under 15 Minutes
Time to complete

Prep

20min

Cook

10min

Wait

0 minutes

Total

30min

Ingredients (Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 225 g (½ lb) cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 150 g (1 cup) diced ham
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 60 g (¼ cup) sliced black olives
  • 4 small button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 75 g (½ cup) crumbled blue cheese
  • 40 g (¼ cup) chopped red onion

For Serving/Garnishing

  • Avocado Ranch dressing
Nutrition Information (per 100g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 12
  • Protein: 14
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 2
Directions

Preparing the Base

  • 1. Spread the shredded romaine lettuce evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.

Arranging the Ingredients

  • 2. Neatly arrange the chicken, ham, bacon, eggs, tomato, avocado, olives, mushrooms, blue cheese, and red onion in rows or sections over the lettuce.

Serving

  • 3. Drizzle with Avocado Ranch dressing just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for individual preference.
Cookix's Secrets

Alternative Proteins

  • Swap chicken for grilled shrimp or seared steak for a different protein profile.

Healthier Version

  • Use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon and opt for a lighter vinaigrette instead of Avocado Ranch dressing.

Ingredient Preparation

  • For the best texture, cook the bacon until crisp and allow it to cool before crumbling.

Seasonal Adjustments

  • In colder months, add roasted root vegetables like sweet potatoes or beets for a heartier version.

Serving Suggestions

  • For a more integrated flavor, toss the salad gently before serving rather than arranging ingredients separately.

Storage

  • If preparing ahead, store the ingredients separately and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.

Vegetarian Twist

  • Replace the chicken, ham, and bacon with roasted chickpeas or grilled tofu for a plant-based alternative.