Classic American Cobb Salad with Crispy Chicken
If you’re searching for a salad that bursts with flavor and color, look no further than this Classic American Cobb Salad with Crispy Chicken. This vibrant dish is a delightful mix of fresh ingredients, including tender chicken breast, creamy avocado, and zesty blue cheese, all topped with a homemade dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s an ideal choice that balances nutrition and taste. Whether you serve it for brunch or as a light dinner option, this Cobb salad is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, watercress)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse mixed salad greens and dry them thoroughly.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet until golden brown; set aside to cool and then dice.
- Whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a bowl for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, layer the greens and arrange diced chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion on top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg