Best 5 Cobb Salad Pasta Toss Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Cobb Salad Pasta Toss, a delightful fusion of classic Cobb salad and refreshing pasta. This entree-worthy dish bursts with textures and colors, featuring crisp chopped romaine lettuce and tender bowtie pasta tossed in a creamy avocado dressing. Savor the savory medley of bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, while the subtle sweetness of red grapes adds a touch of elegance. Complete this culinary masterpiece with sliced almonds, providing a delightful crunch that ties all elements together. Explore variations of this versatile recipe, including a vegetarian option with grilled tofu and a low-carb version with spiralized zucchini instead of pasta. Discover your perfect Cobb salad pasta toss recipe today and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COBB PASTA SALAD



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We took the beloved Cobb salad up a notch by turning it into a delicious pasta salad! All the classic ingredients are here: chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard-cooked eggs and more-all tossed together with a zingy dressing that keeps the flavors balanced. It makes for such a lovely dish that no one will ever guess it took only 25 minutes to toss together-but we won't tell if you don't! With 16 servings, this salad is perfect to bring to your next party or potluck. Or, make it ahead of a busy week and let the family help themselves to dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ BLT pasta salad
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (8 oz)
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on box; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix pouches, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir in cooked pasta.
  • Spread lettuce on large serving platter. Top with pasta mixture. Arrange remaining salad ingredients in rows over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SUNNY'S GRILLED COBB PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
2 ears corn, shucked
Kosher salt
1 pound bowtie pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 avocado, flesh diced
1 scallion, cut into thirds
Zest of 1 lime plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
8 slices crisped bacon, chopped
1/2 cup blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles

Steps:

  • For the grill: Prepare a grill for high heat.
  • Cut each chicken breast open and in half to make 4 thin chicken fillets. With a meat mallet, gently pound each chicken fillet to even thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Put both the chicken and corn on the grill above the direct heat. Cook the chicken on one side for about 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. For the corn, simply rotate to get charred and blistered kernels on all sides. This takes about the same time as the chicken, so tend to both simultaneously. Remove the chicken from the grill and cover with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Allow the corn to cool enough to cut the kernels off, then do just that. Put the corn in a bowl. Once rested, finely chop the chicken: not big chunks, nice lil bits the size of peas.
  • For the pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • For the dressing: In a small food processor, add the mayonnaise, avocado, scallion, lime zest and juice, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend until smooth; if needed, add a splash of water to thin to desired consistency.
  • For the salad: To the large bowl of pasta, add the sun-dried tomatoes and dressing and mix to combine. Arrange the chicken, corn, eggs, bacon and cheese on top of the pasta salad.

READY PASTA COBB SALAD WITH READY PASTA ELBOWS



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For an instant picnic crowd-pleaser, just throw some Ready Pasta elbows into this classic cobb salad starring chicken, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs.

Provided by Barilla Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla Canada

Time 16m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Elbows
2 slices crispy bacon, cut into strips
1 cup iceberg salad, shredded
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 (4 ounce) grilled chicken breast, sliced
2 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
½ avocado, diced
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup ranch-style dressing

Steps:

  • Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute; pour on a plate and let cool down.
  • Toss pasta with all ingredients together in two individual serving bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 183.1 mg, Fat 50.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1104.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

TOSSED COBB SALAD



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I love Cobb salad and this version is easy and very tasty! I think a good dressing can take an ordinary salad and make it something special and this dressing does just that.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
12 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
4 hardboiled egg, chopped
3 avocados, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
10 cups salad greens
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a large jat with a tight fitting lid. Cover and shake together to mix.
  • Combine the bleu cheese, bacon, eggs, avocados, tomatoes and green onions in a large salad bowl and mix well.
  • Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Add the salad greens and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • You may add 4 cups of chopped cooked chicken, or a mixture of chicken and chopped ham and serve as an entree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645, Fat 57.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 127.2, Sodium 1087.4, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 19.6

COBB PASTA TOSS



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Make and share this Cobb Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pints grape tomatoes or 3 pints cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 slices bacon
1 lb whole wheat penne
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 avocados, pitted and diced
1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
hot sauce, a few dashes
4 -5 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
1 cup blue cheese, crumbles
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400ºF.
  • Place a large pot of salted water over high heat to boil.
  • Scatter the tomatoes onto a baking sheet and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper.
  • Toss lightly to coat and roast them in the hot oven until they burst open and are tender, 12-15 minutes.
  • Place the bacon on a broiler pan and transfer to the oven as well.
  • Cook until crispy, about 15 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes and bacon are in the oven, drop the pasta in the boiling water and cook to al dente according to package directions.
  • When the pasta is ready, reserve a large mug of the starchy cooking water and then drain the pasta and return it to the pot it was cooked inches
  • While the pasta is cooking, season chicken pieces with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet with one turn of the pan of olive oil, add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and squeeze the juice of the lemon over it, tossing to coat.
  • When the chicken is finished cooking, add garlic to the pan, cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle in a few dashes of hot sauce and toss to coat.
  • In a large serving bowl, mash cooked tomatoes together with scallions, add the pasta water and pasta.
  • Top with chicken, crumble the cooked bacon over it, and toss with the avocado, blue cheese, basil and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1107.8, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 869.8, Carbohydrate 110.2, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 58.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so that it still has a bit of a bite to it.
  • Don't overcook the bacon; it should be crispy but not burnt.
  • Use a variety of colorful vegetables to make the salad more visually appealing.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is made so that the pasta does not have time to absorb the dressing and become soggy.

Conclusion:

Cobb salad pasta toss is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add or subtract ingredients, or you can change the type of dressing that you use. No matter how you make it, cobb salad pasta toss is a surefire hit.

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