Easy One-Pot Cobb Salad
Cobb salad is a hearty American classic, usually made with rows of toppings. This one-pot version is tossed together in a single bowl — no complicated plating — with crisp lettuce, lean protein, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients
For the Salad:
6 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (grilled, poached, or rotisserie)
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
6 slices turkey bacon or lean bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, diced
½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
For the Dressing (simple vinaigrette):
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
In a small jar or bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar/lemon, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Salad Base:
Place chopped romaine in a large salad bowl (your “one pot”).
Add Toppings:
Add chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and onion over the lettuce.
Toss & Serve:
Drizzle dressing over the salad.
Toss everything together for a “one-pot” mix.
Serve immediately.
Notes & Tips
Meal prep: Keep dressing separate and toss just before eating.
Light option: Use Greek yogurt-based dressing instead of vinaigrette.
Extra protein: Swap in turkey, salmon, or chickpeas for variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes! Skip chicken & bacon, add chickpeas or lentils.
Q: Can I use a creamy dressing?
Of course — classic Cobb uses blue cheese dressing, but you can lighten it with Greek yogurt ranch.
Q: How long does it last?
Best fresh, but prepped ingredients (without avocado/dressing) last 2–3 days in the fridge.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 420
Protein: 32g
Fat: 27g
Carbs: 12g
Fiber: 4g