Description
A deliciously satisfying and nutritious Chicken Cobb Salad featuring grilled chicken, mixed greens, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cup mixed salad greens
- 1 avocado
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 4 ounce blue cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
3. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing or cubing.
4. In a large bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base for the salad.
5. Top the greens with the sliced avocado, hard-boiled egg slices, crumbled blue cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
6. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
7. Add the sliced or cubed chicken on top of the salad, and then drizzle the dressing over the top, or serve it on the side.
8. Toss the salad gently to combine all the flavors and ensure each bite is bursting with deliciousness.
9. Serve immediately and savor every mouthful of this magnificent Chicken Cobb Salad.
Notes
Customize with grilled chickpeas for a vegetarian option or add quinoa for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams