Cobb Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Cobb Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 heart of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces; 3 cups packed baby spinach; 4 bacon slices, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 chicken tenders (about 1/2 pound); 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon grainy mustard; 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved; 1 small tomato, cut into wedges; 1/2 avocado; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 heart of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces
3 cups packed baby spinach
4 bacon slices, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 chicken tenders (about 1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 avocado
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 ounces)

1
Toss together romaine and spinach in a large bowl.
2
Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
3
Discard all but about 2 tablespoons bacon fat and add oil to skillet. Pat chicken dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook chicken, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
4
Reduce heat to medium and add vinegars and mustard to skillet. Boil, scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds. Stir in any juices from chicken.
5
Toss salad greens with bacon vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Top salad with chicken, eggs, tomato, sliced avocado, blue cheese, and bacon.

961

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 heart of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces, 3 cups packed baby spinach, 4 bacon slices, chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cobb Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette 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.

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Cobb Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

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Variations & substitutions

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