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Chopped Cobb Salad Recipe: A Fresh and Flavorful Delight

This Chopped Cobb Salad is a fresh, protein-packed powerhouse layered with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and vibrant vegetables. Topped with tangy homemade vinaigrette, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce2 cups chopped cooked chicken grilled or rotisserie6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1 avocado, diced2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/3 cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Spread the chopped Romaine lettuce across a large serving bowl or platter to form the base.
  2. Layer the chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, chopped eggs, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and red onion in neat rows or sections over the lettuce.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the vinaigrette emulsifies.
  4.  
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side. Toss gently if desired or keep it composed for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience or grill your own for extra flavor.
Feel free to swap out the blue cheese for feta or goat cheese depending on your preference.
Add sliced cucumbers or sweet corn for a veggie boost.
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use plant-based protein.

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