Cobb Salad Bowl with Chicken (Print out)

Hearty American salad bowl with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, eggs, and fresh greens drizzled with ranch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, arugula)
04 - 1 large avocado, diced
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Eggs

07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

→ Other

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest, then slice thinly.
02 - Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to cold running water, peel, and quarter.
04 - Arrange salad greens in a large serving bowl or divide evenly among 4 individual bowls.
05 - Neatly arrange grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and egg quarters in rows or sections over the greens.
06 - Drizzle with ranch dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a composed masterpiece but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • Everyone gets to customize their own ratios of chicken, bacon, cheese, and avocado without drama.
  • The flavors genuinely complement each other instead of competing for attention.
02 -
  • Cutting the avocado at the last possible second is not paranoia; it's respect for the ingredient and the people eating it.
  • Overcooked chicken turns this into a sad bowl of dry protein, so take the internal temperature seriously or stay close enough to hear when it stops sizzling.
03 -
  • Toast the blue cheese in a dry skillet for 30 seconds if you want it to get a subtle nutty depth—sounds weird but it completely elevates the flavor.
  • Make your own ranch by whisking mayo, buttermilk, lemon juice, and fresh herbs; it tastes so much brighter than the bottle version and people will ask for the recipe.
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