The Only Basic Cobb Salad Recipe You'll Ever Need

The Only Basic Cobb Salad Recipe You'll Ever Need

from countryliving.com
30 min
4 servings

Cobb salad is a combo of eggs, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese on a bed of romaine. Here's an easy recipe, complete with a dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. fresh oregano, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head romaine, chopped
  • 2 1/2 c. cubed rotisserie chicken breast (about 10 oz.)
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
  • 5 to 6 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 2 to 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked

Directions

  1. 1

    Make dressing: Whisk together vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Gradually whisk in in oil until blended. Stir in sugar, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Make salad: Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Top with rows of chicken, cucumber, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.