Craving a refreshing and protein-packed lunch or dinner? Look no further than the Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing. This vibrant and flavorful salad features juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, ripe avocado, crumbled blue cheese, and fresh cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a creamy and zesty avocado dressing. The salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Accompanying the main recipe, you'll also find variations to suit different dietary preferences and tastes. For a vegetarian option, the "Vegetarian Cobb Salad" replaces the chicken with roasted chickpeas, while the "BLT Cobb Salad" features crispy bacon as the main protein. If you prefer a lighter dressing, the "Lemon-Tahini Dressing" offers a tangy and refreshing alternative to the avocado dressing. And for those who love a bit of crunch, the "Crispy Onion Strings" recipe provides a flavorful and textural element to enhance your salad experience.
ROAST CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange 2 racks evenly spaced in the oven.
- Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on one sheet pan. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, rub the tops completely with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers 140 degrees. Cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and cut the chicken in 1-inch dice.
- At the same time, place a baking rack on the second sheet pan and lay the bacon out on the rack in one layer. Roast the bacon for 20 to 25 minutes in the same oven with the chicken, until browned and cooked. Set the bacon aside, until cool enough to handle and cut in large dice.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup and set aside.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the seeds, and peel. Cut into 1-inch dice, toss with the lemon juice, and set aside.
- Place the chicken and tomatoes in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and enough vinaigrette to moisten. Toss well. Add the avocados, bacon, Stilton, arugula, and additional vinaigrette and toss carefully. Serve at room temperature.
CHICKEN COBB SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
This is based on Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad from the Cooking Light Best Ever Slim-Down Recipes book. To simplify it, I modified it to remove the smoking of the chicken. This is quite a tasty salad. I love all the different flavors. I used a large clove of garlic in the dressing and it had a good bite. The avocado I used was about 1 cup diced.
Provided by GibbyLou
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients in a mini food processor; process until smooth.
- To prepare salad, cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; saute 6 minutes on each side or until done. Cool slightly; shred with 2 forks.
- Combine romaine, spinach, and basil in a large bowl; toss. Arrange 2 cups spinach mixture on each of 4 plates. Divide bacon, chicken, 1/3 cup avocado, tomatoes, eggs, and cheese evenly among plates. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons dressing over each salad.
TRADITIONAL CHICKEN COBB SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: French's Dijon Mustard, shallot, lemon juice, sugar, salt, McCormick® black pepper, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, green leaf lettuce, small tomatoes, radish, cucumber, avocado
Provided by Griffin Bohen-Meissner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dressing: Whisk together French's Dijon Mustard, shallots, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until dressing is fully emulsified. Set aside.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat up an oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until seared on the first side, 3-4 minutes, then flip the chicken. Cover with a lid to allow the chicken to cook through, 7-10 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from pan and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then cut into slices.
- Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters. Cut the bacon into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) pieces.
- Arrange the lettuce on a large platter. On top of the lettuce, place small piles of the chicken, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, and avocado.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe vegetables, tender chicken, and creamy avocado will make all the difference in the flavor of your Cobb salad.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Make the avocado dressing ahead of time: This dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It will thicken as it chills, so be sure to thin it out with a little water or milk before using.
- Assemble the salad just before serving: This will prevent the greens from wilting and the dressing from making the salad soggy.
Conclusion:
The chicken Cobb salad with avocado dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, and the avocado dressing adds a creamy and flavorful touch. This salad is also very versatile, so you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy this classic salad with a twist of creamy avocado dressing. Its vibrant flavors and textures will surely satisfy your cravings. Whether you're a fan of Cobb salads or just looking for a new healthy meal, this recipe is a must-try.
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