Easy Cobb Salad
This easy cobb salad is made with chicken, hard boiled egg, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado. It's a classic, protein packed lunch or dinner idea!
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 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.
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.
Storage: Store each ingredient separately in airtight containers in the fridge to keep everything fresh and crisp.
Meal prep: 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.
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.
