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Cobb Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Let me share one of my favorite go to salads with you. This Cobb salad comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. What I love most is how customizable it is and how affordable it can be since you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already. The chicken and bacon make it hearty enough to be a complete meal, while the avocado adds healthy fats that keep you feeling full and energized. It's basically a composed salad where you can arrange all the colorful ingredients however you like, then drizzle it with ranch dressing. Once you make it once, you'll understand why this classic has stuck around for decades.
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Ingredients
- 66 slices bacon
- 33 eggs
- 11 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 33 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
- 22 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup blue cheese, crumbled¾ cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 33 green onions, chopped
- 11 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
- 11 (8 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
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Instructions
- 1
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water; bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let eggs sit for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool, peel and chop.
- 2
While the eggs are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- 3
Divide shredded lettuce among individual plates. Top with rows of bacon, eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, green onions, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing.
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