Easy Chicken Cobb Salad
This Easy Chicken Cobb Salad features juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, and crisp lettuce, all tossed with a zesty homemade dressing. It’s hearty enough for dinner but light and balanced for lunch — a timeless salad that never disappoints.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 chicken breasts (grilled, baked, or pan-seared)
6 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
4 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
1 avocado, sliced or cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, sliced (optional)
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
For the Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp honey
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
Boil eggs (8–10 minutes for firm yolks), cool, peel, and slice.
Cook bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and chop.
Chop lettuce, halve tomatoes, and slice avocado and onion.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad
Arrange chopped lettuce on a large plate or salad bowl.
Neatly line up the ingredients — chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, onions, and cheese — for that classic Cobb look.
Drizzle dressing just before serving, or toss gently if preferred.
Notes & Tips
Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Make it lighter: Swap bacon for turkey bacon and use a Greek yogurt-based dressing.
Meal prep: Keep dressing separate and assemble fresh each day.
Extra crunch: Add roasted chickpeas or croutons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes — skip the chicken and bacon, and add chickpeas or roasted tofu.
Q: How long does it last?
Up to 2 days in the fridge if stored without dressing.
Q: What dressing goes best?
Cobb dressing, ranch, or lemon Dijon vinaigrette — all pair beautifully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~490 kcal
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 10g
Fat: 32g
Fiber: 5g