The party’s over folks! Wah wah! I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but…it’s time to step away from that Super Bowl spread of hot wings, nachos and cheesesteaks and belly up to the salad bar! Don’t worry though, I’ve got us covered. And I didn’t make us just any old salad, I made us this absolutely amazing Cobb Salad!
If you’ve never tried a Cobb Salad, oh, have you been missing out! It’s an entire meal in a bowl! It’s loaded with all things good for you. Ok, I’m fudging just a little… not the bacon, but come on, it’s bacon, and we all know bacon makes everything better. And besides, I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t go from eating Super Bowl goodies to just plain old rabbit food in the blink of an eye. I need extras to entice me, and this salad has exactly that!
The Cobb is packed with delicious ingredients. It’s a mixture of salad greens (I used romaine and watercress), avocados, tomatoes, crisp bacon, grilled or roasted chicken, crumbled roquefort cheese, hard-boiled egg and then topped with a red wine vinaigrette. See, I told you, it’s a meal. Am I right?! And so unbelievably easy!
Please join me back here at the BHK on Thursday when I’ll be sharing something fabulous for Valentine’s Day!! Whether you celebrate the day with a group of friends or enjoy something more intimate for two, it will be perfect! ♥ Hope you all have a great week!
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 cups romaine lettuce roughly chopped
- 2 cups watercress tough stems removed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs roughly chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
- Red Wine Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Dice the bacon and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Set aside.
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Combine the romaine and watercress and place onto a large serving platter.
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Arrange the eggs, tomatoes, chicken, avocados and blue cheese in strips on top of the greens. (see photo)
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Drizzle with some of the vinaigrette dressing. Serve immediately. Place remaining dressing at the table.
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Dressing:
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In small bowl, whisk vinegar, garlic and mustard. Add salt and pepper.
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While whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil until well combined.
Oh gosh, I do love a Cobb Salad, and it’s great to have a perfect recipe for one! Pinning so I can have it at the ready!
Me too Kate! Thanks for pinning! Enjoy your week.
Mary Ann, this salad looks wonderful!!
Thanks so much Marla! It’s a favorite!
Who doesn’t love a good Cobb salad?! Not this girl that’s for sure, and yours looks seriously delicious, Mary Ann! Looove that you used roquefort cheese here! And that red wine viniagrette sounds perfect with this! So Much YUM! Cheers, friend and happy Monday!
Thanks Cheyanne! Hope you have a great week!
This looks so good! Happy that there’s bacon to compensate for all the healthy goodness ;-)
I know! Me too!
I love a salad that is a real meal in a bowl – and this one has got it going on, Mary Ann. Love how you’ve presented it too – so pretty. Also, watercress is a great addition!
Thanks Geraldine! If I’m eating a salad it’s got to be loaded with extras!
This looks great! I love cobb salad. Your version looks fantastic.
Thanks so much Natasha! Me too!
This is the most perfect cobb salad! Your eggs are perfect! Your avocado is perfect! Can I come over? :P :)
Absolutely Lauren! Come on over!
Ah total yum!! Love the lineup of ingredients, I could really go for this salad right now!
Thanks Mary!!
Well I for one definitely need to lighten up after all the football eats yesterday. Love this salad. Hearty and filling, but lighter and full of goodness :)
Me too Jennifer! It’s salads and the treadmill for me! Ugh!
Salad cravings are something that I experience year round and Cobb Salads are usually on the top of my list. As a matter of fact, just yesterday I was thinking I am long overdo for a Cobb Salad. As for the bacon. . . well there is always turkey bacon. . .then you have a perfectly healthy salad right there.
Turkey bacon! Great idea Lynn!
Cobb salad is one of my favorites! That overhead shot with all the ingredients laid out makes me want to grab a plate and start building a salad! :)
Mine too Maryanne! Yay!
My husband doesn’t like salads but I think he would eat this great looking Cobb salad and so would I . I’m pinning this like I do with most of your delicious recipes. Have a great week.
Thanks Gerlinde! This one is such a favorite for me! Loaded with lots of good things!
I totally need to belly up to the salad bar! Way too much other stuff….this salad would be amazing and I wouldn’t feel like I was totally depriving myself of great tasting food!
I agree Kathy!
I definitely need to saddle up to the salad bar after all that football food! This salad looks like the perfect place to start. Because bacon!
Yes!! Bacon!
I can’t resist a cobb salad, and all it’s delicious toppings!
Yay! Glad you’re on board Nicole!
This salad is perfection ♥
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Thanks so much Summer!
This looks like the perfect salad! I’d be happy with just those toppings please!! That is totally a meal and even one my husband would approve of. Yum!
Awesome Jessica. I know, those toppings!
I absolutely love cobb salad. It’s so full of flavor! And this is certainly no exception; the dressing looks glorious! Can’t wait to try this sometime! :D
You’ll love it Kennedy! So easy and so delicious!
this is my kind of salad! i love the addition of peppery watercress. this is going to be dinner this week. thanks for the great recipe!
Absolutely Cathy! Enjoy!
I am so excited! I’ve been looking for a go-to cobb salad recipe, because let’s face it, best salad ever! And now I have one! Thanks for sharing Mary Ann!
Anytime Jess! Have a great weekend!