Classic Cobb Salad Recipe with Creamy Avocado Dressing

This Cobb Salad combines lots of greens, crisp bacon, shredded chicken, bleu cheese, hard‑boiled egg, ripe avocado, and tomatoes for a flavorful, satisfying meal.

Simple to assemble and low in carbs, this salad stands alone as a complete, protein-packed lunch or dinner.

Perfect Cobb Salad is a favorite because it’s more than a starter — it’s a full meal. Crisp greens, protein, creamy avocado and tangy bleu cheese come together for a balanced, hearty salad that’s both filling and fresh.

Stocking your fridge with these staples makes the Cobb easy to throw together any night of the week. If you shop regularly and keep basics on hand — lettuce, eggs, chicken, bacon and a good cheese — you’ll be ready to assemble this salad in minutes.

How do you make the Perfect Cobb Salad?

This is one of the best Cobb salads you can make at home. The technique is straightforward and requires only a cutting board and a sharp knife. The key is fresh ingredients and arranging the toppings so every bite has a bit of everything.

• Lettuce – I like a mix of romaine and red leaf for texture and color. Use romaine for crunch and tender red leaf for presentation.
• Tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes quartered work well; they’re juicy and easy to eat.
• Avocado – Ripe avocado adds creaminess; chop it into bite-sized pieces.
• Shredded chicken – Leftover roasted or shredded slow‑cooker chicken is perfect; rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
• Hard‑boiled egg – Slice or quarter eggs for richness and color.
• Green onions – Thinly sliced scallions add a mild onion flavor.
• Bacon – Crispy bacon or bacon pieces provide saltiness and crunch.
• Bleu cheese – Crumbled bleu cheese adds a tangy, savory finish.

What dressing pairs best with a Cobb salad?

Classic Cobb salad is often served with a creamy dressing. I prefer a buttermilk bleu cheese dressing for its tang and richness, but ranch or a simple vinaigrette also work well depending on your taste. Add extra crumbled bleu cheese on top for more flavor, then toss the salad well before serving so the dressing coats everything evenly.

This salad is easy to crave and worth making throughout the warm months — it’s bright, hearty and satisfying.

Perfect Cobb Salad

Prep
20 minutes

Total
20 minutes

Servings
2 large servings

Author Krissy Allori

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This easy-to-make Cobb salad is full of greens, protein, and bacon — perfect for a summer meal.

Ingredients

• 1 small head red leaf lettuce
• 2 cups romaine
• 1 hard boiled egg
• 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded chicken breast
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon ends and pieces
• 1/2 avocado, chopped
• 2 ounces crumbled bleu cheese
• buttermilk bleu cheese dressing
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• On a large platter, arrange the romaine and red leaf lettuce. Create separate rows or piles of the chopped ingredients — shredded chicken, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, bacon pieces, eggs, and crumbled bleu cheese — so the salad looks attractive. Pour the buttermilk bleu cheese dressing over the top and toss just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 381 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 28 g, Fat: 25 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Cholesterol: 173 mg, Sodium: 688 mg, Potassium: 858 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 3 g

Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.