Oh yes! This Cobb Salad recipe is definitely a keeper because all of my favorite foods are here – chicken, bacon, and egg. Not to mention crumbled blue cheese to complete our fancy meal. And I have to say that these four ingredients are undoubtedly the highlight of this fantastic dish. Indeed, a delectable salad brimming with heavenly goodness. Some say a chef at the Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles invented the Cobb Salad in 1938, which then became their signature dish. However, it is not clear if restaurant owner Robert Cobb, or his chef, Paul J. Posti, developed the recipe. Others claim that Robert Kreis, Brown Derby’s executive chef, created the recipe and named it in honor of Robert Cobb. Anyway, more importantly, we can enjoy this delicious salad now because of them. So let me give a special thanks to whoever really discovered this recipe. ❤️

Recipe Ingredients

This classic Cobb Salad recipe will fill your belly and body with its essential nutrients from fresh veggies and meat. It’s also a recipe where you can repurpose your leftover meats such as creamy balsamic chicken and shredded chicken. And use those veggies, too, before they sit too long in your fridge. 😅 The Cobb Salad Cobb Salad Dressing

How to Make Cobb Salad

Prep the Bacon and Make the Dressing

Saute the Bacon – Saute chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp, then cool on a paper-towel-lined plate. (Photos 1-2)Mix the Dressing – As the bacon cooks, add all the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Season and Cook the Chicken

Season the Chicken – Season both sides of chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and Creole seasoning. (Photo 3)Cook the Chicken – Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side. The chicken should be cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. (Photo 4)Slice the Veggies and Fruits – Once ready, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice.

Assembly

Prep the Ingredients – Prepare (chop or slice) all other ingredients for the salad (avocado, tomatoes, onion, etc.)Cook the Eggs – Hard boil two eggs, then peel and quarter them.Chop and Layer – Chop, rinse, and drain water from romaine lettuce and arrange on a platter. Arrange the remaining salad ingredients (chicken, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onion, blue cheese, and bacon) in rows over the salad. Serve – Sprinkle with chives—drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

You can marinate the chicken a day before and keep it in the fridge overnight. Or store it in the freezer for up to two months. You can make the dressing a week ahead and the salad the day before, but I suggest waiting until serving time to drizzle on the dressing.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Like any salad, it’s best to serve our Cobb Salad fresh. But this salad makes a great meal prep, too, and that’s the beauty of this recipe. Oh yes!

Cook the chicken and bacon as instructed.Mix the dressing and keep it in a glass jar or any clean and dry airtight container. You can keep it safe in the fridge for up to three months. Notice that the dressing may separate, but that’s okay; just give it a little shake, and it’s good to go.Assemble the salad in an airtight container, and it will keep in the fridge for up to four days.Drizzle the dressing on your salad when ready to serve.

What to Serve with Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad is typically served as a complete meal rather than a side dish, unlike the other salads. But it will be a sumptuous feast if you pair it with these equally mouthwatering dishes below. 😉

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Conclusion

Whether you’re eating healthier or just want a refreshingly light summer meal, this Cobb salad with crisp lettuce, crispy bacon, and filling Cajun chicken is the perfect solution. What special ingredients do you plan on adding? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you!!!

Watch How to Make It

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