Chicken Cobb Salad
Chicken Cobb Salad is made with grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, blue cheese, and creamy homemade ranch dressing.Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a healthy, high-protein meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.Fresh, colorful, and satisfying for any occasion.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup plain full-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives plus extra for garnish
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and coat evenly.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the yogurt, chopped chives, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce on a large serving platter or individual bowls.
- Neatly arrange the sliced chicken, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion over the lettuce.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly across the top.
- Drizzle the homemade ranch dressing over the Chicken Cobb Salad or serve it on the side.
- Garnish with additional chopped chives and serve immediately
Notes
- Replace blue cheese with feta or shredded cheddar if preferred.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for an even quicker meal.
- Add sliced radishes or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Serve with toasted bread or garlic bread for a heartier meal.