The Eatingwell Cobb Salad Recipe

Name: The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 10 cups mixed salad greens; 12 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip); 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip); 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced; 1 avocado, diced; ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 cups mixed salad greens
12 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
1 avocado, diced
½ cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)

1
Whisk vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl to combine.
2
Whisk in oil until combined.
3
Place salad greens in a large bowl.
4
Add half of the dressing and toss to coat.
5
Divide salad greens among 4 plates.
6
Arrange equal portions of chicken, egg, bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and blue cheese (if using) on top of the lettuce.
7
Drizzle the salads with the remaining dressing.
8
TIP:
9
*Tips To poach chicken breast: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil.
10
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
11
**To hard-boil eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water.
12
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
13
Reduce heat to low and cook at the barest simmer for 10 minutes.
14
Remove from heat, pour out hot water and run a constant stream of cold water over the eggs until completely cooled.

2941

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

432

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, The Eatingwell 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.

The Eatingwell Cobb Salad

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