Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

A vibrant spring Cobb featuring strawberries, avocado, fresh greens, and feta with a tangy dressing.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Greens

01 - 6 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, or lettuce)

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 large avocado, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Protein

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional, omit for vegetarian)

→ Cheese

09 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water bath to cool completely, then peel and quarter.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified and creamy.
03 - Distribute spring greens evenly across a large serving platter or individual plates as the foundation.
04 - Neatly arrange strawberries, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled egg quarters, and bacon in rows or organized sections over the greens.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the entire salad.
06 - Drizzle prepared dressing over salad just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Naturally gluten-free and can be made vegetarian by omitting bacon
  • Packed with nutrients from fresh greens, strawberries, avocado, and vegetables
  • Beautiful presentation with colorful rows of ingredients arranged artfully
  • Versatile enough for meal prep, entertaining, or a simple weeknight dinner
  • The honey-balsamic dressing perfectly complements the sweet and savory elements
02 -
  • Use room-temperature eggs for easier peeling after boiling
  • Dice the avocado just before serving to maintain its vibrant green color
  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries
  • Whisk the dressing vigorously to create a proper emulsion that won't separate
  • Arrange ingredients in distinct rows or sections for the classic Cobb presentation
  • Keep dressing on the side if serving later to prevent soggy greens
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