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Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of mixed salad greens, 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced avocado, 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese, and 6 slices of crumbled cooked bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to make the dressing.
- Divide the salad mixture among 4 plates, top each with sliced grilled chicken, and drizzle with the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
The Classic Cobb Salad with grilled chicken is a timeless American dish that originated in the 1930s at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in California. Created by the restaurant's owner, Robert Cobb, this salad quickly gained popularity for its delicious combination of flavors and textures. The salad typically includes grilled chicken, crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and a bed of fresh lettuce, all topped with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Today, this iconic salad can be found on menus across the country, with variations that include different types of grilled chicken and dressings. For the best version of this dish, look for a restaurant that uses high-quality, fresh ingredients and grills the chicken to perfection. The key to a great Classic Cobb Salad lies in the balance of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients, so be sure to pay attention to the quality of the chicken, bacon, and produce when making it at home.
35 min
4
380 calories
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