Description
This Easy One-Pot Cobb Salad is a vibrant and flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Combining crisp romaine lettuce, savory grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, all tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing, it delivers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors in a single, simple dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups Grilled Chicken Breast, diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 whole Avocado, diced
- 2 whole Hard-Boiled Eggs, chopped
- 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
- 2 whole Green Onions, sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients on a clean countertop to prepare for making the salad.
- Prepare Lettuce: Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Chicken: Dice the grilled chicken breast into small, even pieces and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Add Tomatoes: Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the mixing bowl.
- Add Cucumber: Wash and dice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl.
- Add Avocado: Dice the avocado and add it to the salad mixture.
- Add Eggs: Chop the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the bowl.
- Add Cheese: Crumble the blue cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
- Add Green Onions: Slice the green onions and add them to the bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to combine evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra blue cheese or freshly cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Grill the chicken breast ahead of time or use pre-grilled chicken to save time.
- To avoid avocado browning, dice it last and toss the salad promptly before serving.
- You can substitute blue cheese with feta or goat cheese if preferred.
- Feel free to add other veggies or nuts for extra crunch and nutrition.
