Cobb Salad with Best Dressing (Printable Version)
A colorful arrangement of greens, turkey bacon, eggs, avocado and chicken topped with a tangy honey-dijon vinaigrette.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
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4 cups mixed salad greens
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1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
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2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
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1 avocado, sliced into thin wedges
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1 cup grilled chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons vinegar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Wash mixed salad greens thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel or salad spinner. Place into a large salad bowl, spreading evenly across the bottom.
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Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towel to drain excess grease, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
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Place eggs in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking process, then peel and slice.
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Season chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
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Slice avocado into thin wedges. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion as thinly as possible.
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Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Arrange salad greens in the center of a large platter or bowl. Evenly distribute crumbled turkey bacon, egg slices, avocado wedges, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and blue cheese on top.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top. Drizzle dressing evenly over salad or serve on the side. Toss gently before serving or leave layered for visual presentation.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, refrigerate the dressing separately if preparing the salad in advance.
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This salad makes an excellent main course for lunch or dinner.