Epic Cobb Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Epic Cobb Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is a hearty, protein-packed salad loaded with crisp romaine, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, ripe avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and eggs. Finished with a bright, creamy lemon dressing, it’s a fresh and satisfying main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 main servings or 6 side servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- For the creamy lemon dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange chopped romaine evenly in a large serving bowl or platter.
- Top with rows of chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving or serve on the side.
- Toss gently if desired or leave arranged for presentation.
Notes
- Store dressing separately to maintain freshness.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Toss avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Dressing keeps refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Best enjoyed fresh within the same day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 main serving (based on 4 servings)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
