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Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

Published: Apr 10, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Chicken Cobb Salad with juicy lemon garlic chicken, crispy bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, onion, lettuce and simple Dijon dressing. This whole-meal salad is perfect for lunch or dinner!

This salad is perfect for a light summer dinner, just like my BLT Pasta Salad or the Doritos Taco Salad.

Overhead shot of chicken Cobb salad in white salad bowl.

When you need a light and easy dinner, salads always come to mind. Fresh veggies, simple dressing and grilled, baked or pan-seared meats make for a fantastic healthy meal. This Cobb Salad is the perfect example, just like my Greek Salmon Salad. You can use my lemon garlic chicken and cook it in a pan, or grill it; rotisseries chicken, seafood, ham or smoked meat is a great option too! This salad is colorful, nutritious and full of flavor. The Cobb Salad originated around 1937, in Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant and was named after the owner, Robert Howard Cobb.

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce
  • meat (chicken, bacon, ham, turkey, etc.)
  • ripe tomatoes (on-the-vine, cherry or Roma)
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • bacon
  • cheese (bleu, feta, cheddar, etc.)
  • red onion
  • avocado
  • simple mustard dressing (you can use my Creamy Caesar dressing as well!)
Close up shot of sliced lemon garlic chicken breast.

Instructions:

  • Start by seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper and dried oregano. Heat up olive oil in a skillet, add butter and melt. Sear chicken on both sides for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and saute for 2 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate and let rest. Cook bacon in the same skillet.
  • Chop lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, onions, avocadoes and arrange in a salad bowl.
  • Slice chicken and arrange on top of the salad. Add bacon. Serve.

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What is the difference between cobb salad and chef salad?

Both salads are main-dish salads, as in they are made with lettuce, cheese and meats. Cobb salad has avocados and tomatoes.

Side shot of chicken Cobb salad with bacon, eggs, onion and tomatoes.

More easy salad recipes:

  • Greek Salmon Salad
  • Dorito Taco Salad
  • Grilled Chicken Salad

For more delicious salad recipes, feel free to browse our Salad category.

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Chicken Cobb Salad on large salad bowl.

Chicken Cobb Salad

Author: Anna
Chicken Cobb Salad with juicy lemon garlic chicken, crispy bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, onion, lettuce and simple Dijon dressing. This whole-meal salad is perfect for lunch or dinner!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1045 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 chicken breast
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In skillet, heat up olive oil and melt butter.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano. Cook in pan, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Check with meat thermometer. Remove on plate and let rest.
  • Cook bacon in the same pan. Remove onto paper towel to drain grease.
  • In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, avocado, eggs, onion and cheese.
  • Slice chicken and arrange on top of salad. Add bacon.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon and black pepper. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1045kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 331mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 1538mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9425IU | Vitamin C: 42.8mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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    5 from 12 votes

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  1. Przyprawione sercem says

    April 05, 2024 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    Colorful, healthy and delicious. Excellent

    Reply
  2. Przyprawione sercem says

    April 04, 2024 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe

    Reply
  3. Sandr says

    April 14, 2019 at 2:55 am

    5 stars
    This salad looks so fabulous! Yum!

    Reply
  4. Melanie Bauer says

    April 13, 2019 at 7:25 am

    5 stars
    Looks so festive! Such a fabulous dinner, can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  5. Jade Manning says

    April 12, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    This Salad looks mouthwatering!

    Reply
  6. Beth Pierce says

    April 12, 2019 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    This makes an excellent lunch; colorful and delicious!

    Reply
  7. Dee says

    April 12, 2019 at 12:53 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this salad! So colorful and fresh

    Reply
  8. Dorothy Reinhold says

    April 11, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    That lemon and garlic on the chicken is such a great idea for this salad. The dressing is perfect too!

    Reply
  9. Demeter says

    April 11, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so filling and easy to put together. Perfect for summer!

    Reply
  10. Taylor says

    April 11, 2019 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Cobb salads are one of my absolute favorites! So fresh and delicious!

    Reply
  11. Laura Reese says

    April 10, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this salad looks totally amazing.

    Reply
  12. Allyson Zea says

    April 10, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Oh the salad looks absolutely delicious! I love how fresh it is and how easy it is

    Reply
  13. COurtney says

    April 10, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    So colorful and flavorful - will be making this over and over again!

    Reply
  14. Trang says

    April 10, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious!

    Reply
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