Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing is the ultimate healthy meal. Juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and hard-boiled eggs come together on a bed of crisp romaine, all topped with a velvety homemade avocado dressing. It’s as satisfying as it is nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 eggs
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 hearts romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup feta cheese (or blue cheese)
- ¼ cup fresh chives
For the Avocado Dressing:
- 2 avocados
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven. Toss chicken breasts in avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes per side, or bake at 400°F for 20–22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Boil a pot of water and gently add eggs. Cook for 12 minutes, then drain and run cold water over them. Peel the eggs and slice.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, or until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a food processor, combine avocado, lemon juice, garlic, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed for a pourable consistency.
- Chop romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cooked chicken, and eggs. Arrange them in a large salad bowl or on a platter.
- Top with bacon, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh chives.
- Drizzle with avocado dressing, toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Store undressed salad components in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness.
- Variations: Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese, or bacon with turkey bacon.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prep all the ingredients beforehand and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American