This fresh and flavorful cobb salad is a staple in our home for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. It’s an easy classic salad packed with protein, crisp vegetables, and avocado.

Cobb salad with dressing on top.

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Easy Cobb Salad Recipe

I love making easy salads for lunch or dinner, and this Cobb salad is always a favorite. It’s fresh, filling, and a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also rotate in my Mediterranean salad, mandarin orange salad, and BBQ chicken salad, they are all simple, flavorful meals.

This classic Cobb salad is one I come back to often. It’s loaded with protein, crisp veggies and creamy avocado. I like to add grilled corn for a little extra crunch, but feel free to skip it!

Cobb Salad Ingredients

Ingredients in separate bowls for cobb salad.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Mixed greens: Any mixed greens will work, like romaine, spinach, or a spring mix. Iceberg lettuce will work too! Clean your mixed greens in cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and chop them up if needed.
  • Chicken: I often use leftover shredded, grilled, or rotisserie chicken, but for this recipe, I quickly seared chicken in a skillet with olive oil and Italian seasoning.
  • Bacon: I love the addition of bacon. You can substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option if desired.
  • Tomatoes: I used sliced cherry tomatoes, but any kind would work. Grape tomatoes work great too!
  • Corn: Corn adds a great crunch. I like to grill my corn for added flavor, but you can also microwave it as well.
  • Avocados: My favorite way to cut an avocado is into slices. You can also dice it as well.
  • Egg: Not only are hard-boiled eggs yummy, but I also like the addition of the added protein. Boil your eggs ahead of time, peel, and slice them into thin sections.
  • Dressing: I love using homemade buttermilk ranch with this salad, but your favorite store-bought ranch, blue cheese, or red wine vinaigrette will work too.
  • Additional add-ins: You can also add in watercress, a chopped red onion, baby corn, or bell peppers for more crunch.
  • Garnishes: Cheddar, feta, blue or roquefort cheese, homemade croutons.

How to Make Cobb Salad

Cobb salad in a white bowl.
  1. Cook the Chicken: Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil for 5–6 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  2. Slice: Let rest, then slice into strips.
  3. Assemble: Layer greens in a bowl, then top with chicken, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, onion, and corn. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
Cobb salad in a white bowl drizzled with dressing.

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Cobb Salad Recipe

5 from 19 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cobb salad is a classic packed with protein from chicken and hard boiled egg, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado.
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Ingredients 

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce (spinach or spring mix)
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 tomatoes (sliced or diced)
  • 1 avocado (sliced or diced)
  • 2 hard boiled eggs (sliced or diced)
  • 4 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • ¼ cup green onion (sliced thin)

For serving: Ranch dressing (or your favorite dressing)

Instructions

  • Season chicken. Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. 
  • Cook chicken. Place the chicken into the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through the center. 
  • Slice chicken. Once cooked, remove from the heat and slice into thin strips once slightly cooled.
  • Assemble salad. Layer the lettuce in one large bowl, or 4 individual bowls. Top with chicken, tomatoes, avocado, eggs, bacon, corn and onion. Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad and toss until combined. S&P, to taste. 

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

For homemade ranch dressing: Whisk together 1 cup mayo, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 975mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 9100IU, Vitamin C: 21.2mg, Calcium: 79mg, Iron: 2.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Recipe FAQs

What ingredients are in a classic cobb salad?

A traditional Cobb salad includes chopped romaine or mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese. It’s often finished with chives and a creamy dressing like ranch or blue cheese.

What’s the best dressing for cobb salad?

Classic choices include ranch, blue cheese, or red wine vinaigrette. You can also try lighter options like balsamic or red wine vinegar, or a creamy dressing like thousand island, whatever suits your taste!

How do I store cobb salad?

Store each ingredient separately in airtight containers in the fridge to keep everything fresh and crisp. You can also layer the salad in a mason jar, start with the dressing on the bottom, followed by sturdy toppings like chicken and tomatoes, and end with lettuce on top. It’s a great make-ahead meal that lasts up to 3–4 days.