Classic Cobb Salad Bowl (Printable)

Hearty American-style salad with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, eggs, and fresh greens tossed with ranch dressing.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, arugula)
04 - 1 large avocado, diced
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Eggs

07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

→ Other

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice thinly.
02 - While chicken cooks, place bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes. Cool under cold running water, peel, and quarter.
04 - Arrange salad greens in a large serving bowl or divide evenly among 4 individual bowls.
05 - Neatly arrange grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and egg quarters in rows or sections over the greens.
06 - Drizzle with ranch dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, so you can have dinner on the table before anyone gets too hungry.
  • Each bite feels different because of how the ingredients are arranged in rows, so you never get bored with one spoonful.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and low-carb, which means you're eating something genuinely nourishing without feeling like you're sacrificing flavor.
02 -
  • Don't slice the avocado until you're ready to assemble, because it browns faster than you'd expect and nobody wants to look at a sad, dark avocado in their salad.
  • The key to a properly cooked egg with a barely creamy yolk is timing—8 minutes gives you that perfect texture, and under-cooking or over-cooking changes the whole eating experience.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer when grilling chicken—165°F internal temperature takes the guesswork out and keeps you from accidentally cooking it dry trying to be sure it's done.
  • If blue cheese isn't your thing, crumbled goat cheese or a good sharp cheddar brings the same richness in a different direction.
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