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Easy 25-Minute Savory Cobb Salad Recipe

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A quick and satisfying Cobb salad made with rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and blue cheese, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-carb, high-protein meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (about 300g)
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 large avocado, sliced or cubed
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (about 75g)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (about ½ teaspoon)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place 3 large eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, remove from heat, and let sit for exactly 9 minutes. Meanwhile, start the bacon. When the timer goes off, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let them chill while you finish everything else.
  2. While the eggs come to a boil, place 6 strips of bacon in a cold large skillet. Set the heat to medium and cook, flipping occasionally, until crispy—about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cool, crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. While the bacon cools, wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice ¼ cup red onion. Cut 1 avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice into cubes or wedges. Peel the cooled hard-boiled eggs and slice or chop them.
  5. Spread the chopped romaine across a large platter or in a wide bowl. Arrange the toppings in neat rows across the top: diced chicken, crumbled bacon, sliced eggs, avocado, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and red onion slices.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if you prefer everything mixed together, or leave it arranged for a prettier presentation. Serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, keep dressing separate and store components individually. Add avocado right before serving to prevent browning. The dressing can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: Cobb salad, quick salad, easy dinner, low-carb, high-protein, weeknight meal, rotisserie chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese

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