Cobb Salad Bowl (Printable)

Layers of grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and eggs over crisp greens with ranch.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

→ Seasonings

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in one bowl, so you're not juggling multiple dishes or feeling like something's missing.
  • Every bite delivers a different flavor—the creamy avocado, salty bacon, tangy cheese—so you never get bored with the same bite twice.
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, and most of the prep can happen while you're chatting or listening to a podcast.
02 -
  • Don't slice the chicken until it's cooled just enough to handle—slicing it warm keeps all those flavorful juices inside instead of on your cutting board.
  • If you add the dressing too early, the greens will start to wilt and everything gets soggy; timing that dressing is the difference between crisp and sad.
03 -
  • Prep all your components ahead of time and assemble just before eating; this salad gets better in taste when you take your time with each element rather than rushing.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, arrange everything on a large platter so people can build their own bowl exactly how they like it.
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