Best 4 Individual Chicken Cobb Salads With Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Individual Chicken Cobb Salads, a delectable medley of crisp lettuce, succulent chicken, smoky bacon, ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese, artfully arranged in individual bowls. Drizzle our creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, over the salad, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for crafting the perfect Cobb salad, along with a homemade Blue Cheese Dressing that elevates the dish to new heights. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this classic salad sensation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COBB SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 dash salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half down the middle (you should be left with 4 very thin breast-shaped pieces)
2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
1 pound crispy-fried thin bacon
8 ounces red grape tomatoes, halved
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, diced
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
3 scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the blue cheese dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream and Worcestershire until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese crumbles, chives, salt and pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; the flavors deepen as it chills!
  • For the chicken: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle on a small amount of olive oil.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken, then grill until totally done, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
  • For the salad: Arrange the Bibb, romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter in 3 separate sections. Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, eggs and avocados in different piles. Pile the blue cheese crumbles in the center, scatter over the scallions and sprinkle the whole salad with a little black pepper.
  • Drizzle the blue cheese dressing all over the salad and serve.

COBB SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 11h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 dash salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
2 pieces Perfect Grilled Chicken (thawed if frozen), recipe follows
1 pound crispy-fried thin bacon
8 ounces red grape tomatoes, halved
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, diced
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
3 scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups olive oil
6 tablespoons honey
3 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons ground oregano
Juice of 12 lemons
24 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • For the blue cheese dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream and Worcestershire until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese crumbles, chives, salt and pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; the flavors deepen as it chills!
  • For the salad: Arrange the Bibb, romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter in 3 separate sections. Cut the Perfect Grilled Chicken into chunks and arrange in a pile on the lettuce. Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, eggs and avocados in different piles. Pile the blue cheese crumbles in the center, scatter over the scallions and sprinkle the whole salad with a little black pepper.
  • Drizzle the blue cheese dressing all over the salad and serve.
  • Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
  • Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need. Yield: 24 servings

COBB SALAD



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The classic cobb salad includes chicken, bacon, egg, tomato, avocado and blue cheese tossed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Whether you are looking for a way to use up leftover chicken or just want to avoid turning on the stove, this salad is sure to satisfy!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 cups bite-size pieces salad greens
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Divide lettuce among 4 salad plates or shallow bowls. Arrange remaining salad ingredients in rows on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

COBB SALAD



Cobb Salad image

While the origins of a Cobb salad are still up for debate, what goes into one is fairly absolute: tender chicken breast, tangy tomatoes, perfectly hard-boiled egg and, perhaps most important, crispy bacon. This classic version relies on crumbled blue cheese and ripe avocado for creaminess, rather than a cheese or buttermilk-based dressing, making way for a mustardy shallot vinaigrette. The way each of the ingredients is prepared will depend on personal preference: Are you a chunky, chopped salad kind of person? Or do you prefer your lettuce torn and tomatoes sliced? Here, the torn and sliced approach is taken for a more elegant visual, but feel free to make it your own. It also halves nicely if you're cooking for two.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Kosher salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon whole grain or Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
4 large eggs
10 ounces thick-cut bacon (about 8 strips)
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts)
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces or coarsely chopped
6 ounces small to medium tomatoes (about 6), sliced or quartered
1 avocado, thinly sliced or chopped
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Cover shallot rings with vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to lightly pickle the shallots and infuse the vinegar. Add mustard and 3 tablespoons olive oil and, using a fork, whisk to blend. Season with salt and more pepper, if needed.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower in 4 large eggs and boil for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and run cold water over to quickly chill. (You could throw a few ice cubes into the bowl as well.) Once the eggs are properly chilled, peel them and set them aside until you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, coarsely chop bacon and set aside.
  • Drain all but roughly 2 tablespoons bacon grease from the skillet. (Toss the drained grease or reserve for another purpose.) Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large plate or cutting board.
  • Transfer any drippings (you should have at least 2 tablespoons) from the skillet to the bowl with the vinaigrette and whisk to blend, adding more olive oil if desired.
  • Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. (Alternatively, chop or slice it into bite-sized pieces.) Slice or chop the hard-boiled eggs.
  • Arrange lettuce in your largest serving bowl or platter. Drizzle about half the dressing over the lettuce and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the chicken in the center of the bowl or platter in a straight line. Place the tomatoes on one side and the eggs on the other. Place the avocado next to the eggs, and the blue cheese next to the tomatoes. Sprinkle bacon in the center of the bowl. Spoon remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1189 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your Cobb salad truly shine. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and tender chicken.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Cobb salad is a versatile dish that can easily be customized to your liking. Try adding different types of cheese, vegetables, or nuts.
  • Make your own blue cheese dressing. It's easy to make and tastes much better than store-bought dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Cobb salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and toppings separately and assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

Individual Chicken Cobb Salads with Blue Cheese Dressing are a delicious and refreshing meal perfect for lunch or dinner. They're packed with flavor and protein and can easily be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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