classic Cobb Salad

 Ingredients (Serves 2-4)  

For the Salad: 

- 6 cups  romaine lettuce , chopped  

- 1 cup  grilled chicken breast , diced  

- 6 slices  crispy bacon , chopped  

- 2  hard-boiled eggs , sliced or chopped  

- 1  avocado , diced  

- 1 cup  cherry tomatoes, halved  

- ½ cup  blue cheese (or feta for a milder taste), crumbled  

- ½ cup  corn kernels  (grilled or steamed, optional)  

- ¼ cup  red onion, finely sliced  

For the Dressing (Classic Red Wine Vinaigrette):

- ¼ cup  olive oil   

- 2 tbsp  red wine vinerga  

- 1 tsp  Dijon mustard   

- 1 small  garlic clove, minced  

- ½ tsp  honey(or maple syrup)  

- Salt & black pepper to taste  

*(Alternatively, use ranch or blue cheese dressing.)*  

Instructions:  

1. Prep the Ingredients:  

- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop.  

- Grill or pan-sear the  chicken, then dice.  

- Hard-boil the  eggs, cool, peel, and slice.  

- Chop all veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion).  

2. Make the Dressing: 

- Whisk together  olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.  

3. Assemble the Salad: 

- Arrange  lettuce as the base in a large bowl or platter.  

- Neatly arrange rows of  chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and corn for a beautiful presentation.  

- Drizzle with dressing  just before serving (to keep ingredients fresh).  

Serving Suggestion:

Toss lightly at the table or let everyone mix their own portions. Serve with crusty bread!  

Variations: 

- Vegetarian: Skip chicken & bacon, add chickpeas or tofu.  

- Keto: Omit corn, add extra avocado & cheese.  

- California Cobb: Swap blue cheese for goat cheese, add grilled shrimp.  

Enjoy your  Cobb Salad—it’s a full meal in a bowl!   

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