Cobb Salad
A hearty salad with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and feta on mixed greens, dressed with a tangy Dijon-lemon vinaigrette.
- Time
- 30 min
- Serving
- 655 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $3.45
- Protein
- 46 g
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.23 120 g
- 2 Baconpack 200 g ≈ $2.95 30 g
- 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
- 4 Avocadopack 1 pcs ≈ $1.20 0.5 pcs
- 5 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 80 g
- 6 Leaf lettucepack 150 g ≈ $0.65 60 g
- 7 Feta or brined cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 30 g
- 8 Olive oil 10 ml
- 9 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g
- 10 Mustard 3 g
- 11 Salt 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Boil the egg for 10 minutes, cool, peel, and slice into rounds.
Cut the bacon2 into strips and cook in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–6 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Season the chicken1 with salt, then sear in the bacon2 fat over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (white meat, clear juices). Let cool and slice.
Tear the lettuce and arrange on a plate. Slice the avocado4 and tomatoes5, then crumble the feta7.
Whisk together the oil, lemon9 juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth.
Layer the chicken1, bacon2, egg, avocado4, tomatoes5, and feta7 over the greens, drizzle with dressing, and serve.
Tips
- Why it works
- Pat the chicken dry before searing to prevent steam from blocking browning and ensure crispy skin. Wet skin sticks to the pan and cooks unevenly.
- Substitutions
- Use smoked paprika (½ tsp) instead of bacon for a smoky flavor, or swap feta for 30g crumbled blue cheese for tang. Replace avocado with 80g cucumber if unavailable.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooked chicken turns dry and gray; check with a meat thermometer (74°C internal). If dressing separates, whisk in 1 tsp warm water to re-emulsify.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat within 1 day. Store dressing separately; toss with salad just before serving. Freeze chicken and bacon separately for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet.
- Serve with
- Pair with warm crusty bread or a side of roasted potatoes. Serve as a light meal after a hearty soup or stew to balance richness.
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