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Ultimate Easy Cobb Salad Recipe for Quick Family Meals
Emily

Ultimate Easy Cobb Salad Recipe for Quick Family Meals

A vibrant medley of grilled chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and creamy avocado dressed with zesty balsamic. Serve buffet-style with blue cheese and seasonal veggies for a quick, customizable meal for 6.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried
  • 2 halal chicken breasts, cooked to 165°F, diced
  • 6 slices turkey bacon (or halal alternative), cooked until crispy
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chilled and quartered
  • 1 large avocado, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (or feta)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley or chives (optional)
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt, adjusted to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Method
 

  1. Chop romaine lettuce and arrange on a large platter
  2. Cook turkey bacon according to package instructions until crispy
  3. Hard-boil eggs by placing in a saucepan, boiling 5 minutes, then cooling in ice water, and quarters
  4. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and arrange on lettuce
  5. Slice avocado and add to the platter
  6. Distribute halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crumbled blue cheese (or feta) among individual serving bowls
  7. Whisk balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl
  8. Set dressing aside and assemble salads by encouraging family members to build their bowls
  9. Serve immediately with dressing on the side

Notes

Adjust chicken preparation: roast for 30 mins at 375°F or air fry for 15 mins for crispy skin
Blue cheese can be substituted with feta for a tangy, halal-friendly option
Add optional herbs like parsley or chives for a fresh finish
Store leftover ingredients (other than avocado) in airtight containers for up to 3 days