Cobb Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of mixed lettuce (romaine, iceberg, or your choice)

• 2 chicken breasts (cooked and sliced)

• 4 hard-boiled eggs (sliced or quartered)

• 6 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

• 1 large avocado (diced)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

• 1/2 cup blue cheese (crumbled)

• 1/4 cup chives (finely chopped)

For the Dressing:

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

• 2/3 cup olive oil

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove (minced)

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Method:

1. Cook the Chicken:

   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

   • Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes per side. Let them rest for a few minutes, then slice them thinly.

2. Prepare the Bacon:

   • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.

3. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

   • Wash and dry the lettuce, and place it in a large salad bowl.

   • Hard-boil the eggs, peel them, and slice them into quarters.

   • Slice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes.

   • Crumble the blue cheese and finely chop the chives.

4. Assemble the Salad:

   • In the large salad bowl with the lettuce, arrange the chicken slices, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese in rows or sections on top of the lettuce.

   • Sprinkle the chopped chives on top for garnish.

5. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

   • Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. Serve:

   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add themselves.

   • Toss gently and enjoy!

Optional:

• You can substitute blue cheese with feta or cheddar if preferred.

• Add a squeeze of lemon to the avocado to prevent browning.

This Cobb Salad is a hearty and flavorful meal with a perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and a tangy dressing.