Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Name: Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce; 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 1 dash salt, plus more if needed; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed; Olive oil, for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half down the middle (you should be left with 4 very thin breast-shaped pieces); 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated; 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks; 1 pound crispy-fried thin bacon; 8 ounces red grape tomatoes, halved; 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced; 2 avocados, diced; 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles; 3 scallions, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 dash salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half down the middle (you should be left with 4 very thin breast-shaped pieces)
2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
1 pound crispy-fried thin bacon
8 ounces red grape tomatoes, halved
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, diced
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
3 scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

1
For the blue cheese dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream and Worcestershire until smooth.
2
Stir in the blue cheese crumbles, chives, salt and pepper.
3
Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; the flavors deepen as it chills!
5
For the chicken: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Drizzle on a small amount of olive oil.
7
Salt and pepper the chicken, then grill until totally done, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
8
Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
9
For the salad: Arrange the Bibb, romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter in 3 separate sections.
10
Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, eggs and avocados in different piles.
11
Pile the blue cheese crumbles in the center, scatter over the scallions and sprinkle the whole salad with a little black pepper.
12
Drizzle the blue cheese dressing all over the salad and serve.

1951

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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