Description
Delightful Cobb Salad promises a protein-packed lunch adventure with crisp greens, savory bacon, and creamy avocado. Convenient containers make this midweek meal a quick, satisfying solution for busy professionals seeking a balanced and flavorful midday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Meats:
- 1 cup cooked, diced chicken breast (grilled or rotisserie)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Fresh Vegetables and Produce:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dairy and Cheese:
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta cheese, optional)
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by vigorously blending olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a compact mixing vessel until the ingredients harmonize into a smooth emulsion.
- Layer crisp, chopped romaine lettuce as the foundational base in four individual meal preparation containers, creating a verdant canvas for the upcoming flavor composition.
- Strategically distribute shredded or cubed grilled chicken across the lettuce, ensuring each container receives an equal protein portion.
- Crumble crisp bacon pieces atop the chicken, allowing the smoky fragments to cascade naturally over the salad’s surface.
- Carefully nestle quartered hard-boiled eggs into designated areas of each container, providing visual contrast and nutritional density.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced cucumber throughout the salad, creating vibrant color and textural intrigue.
- Sprinkle robust blue cheese crumbles, allowing them to intermingle with the other ingredients and contribute a tangy complexity.
- Package the vinaigrette separately in compact sealed containers to maintain the salad’s optimal freshness and prevent premature wilting.
- Preserve prepared containers in the refrigerator, maintaining peak quality for up to four days.
- When ready to consume, gently drizzle the reserved dressing, toss the components delicately, and garnish with fresh avocado slices for a creamy finale.
Notes
- Keep the dressing separate to prevent soggy lettuce and maintain crisp texture throughout the week.
- Customize protein options by swapping chicken with grilled tofu, shredded turkey, or plant-based alternatives for vegetarian diets.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by batch-cooking chicken and hard-boiled eggs ahead of time, saving precious morning minutes.
- Store avocado separately or add right before eating to prevent browning and maintain fresh, vibrant color and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg