Layered Cobb Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Cobb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 pound); 2 ripe Hass or other seasonal avocados; 1 head romaine, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide slices (8 cups); 6 bacon slices, cooked until crisp, drained, and finely chopped; 3 medium tomatoes (3/4 pound), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 to 3 ounces Roquefort, crumbled (1/2 to 3/4 cup); 2 bunches watercress, coarse stems discarded; 2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced with an egg slicer; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 pound)
2 ripe Hass or other seasonal avocados
1 head romaine, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide slices (8 cups)
6 bacon slices, cooked until crisp, drained, and finely chopped
3 medium tomatoes (3/4 pound), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 to 3 ounces Roquefort, crumbled (1/2 to 3/4 cup)
2 bunches watercress, coarse stems discarded
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced with an egg slicer
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

1
Make dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients except oil in a bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
2
Make salad: Bring 5 cups water to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan, then simmer chicken, uncovered, 6 minutes.
3
Remove pan from heat and cover, then let stand until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
4
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cool completely.
5
Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
6
Halve pit and peel avocados, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
7
Spread romaine over bottom of a 6- to 8-quart glass bowl and top with an even layer of chicken.
8
Sprinkle bacon over chicken, then continue layering with tomatoes, cheese (to taste), avocados, watercress, eggs, and chives.
9
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.
10
Cook's note: Dressing can be made and salad assembled 1 hour ahead and chilled separately, covered.

1310

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 small clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Layered Cobb Salad 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.

Layered Cobb Salad

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