Welcome back to Kitchen Academy! Today, we’re diving into the ultimate Cobb Salad—a classic American favorite that’s loaded with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this Cobb Salad is perfect for any occasion.
In this video, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process of creating this vibrant salad. We’ll start with a bed of crisp mixed greens and layer it with juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese. We’ll also add hard-boiled eggs and ripe tomatoes for that perfect balance of textures and flavors. To finish, we’ll drizzle it all with a homemade vinaigrette that ties everything together.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
– 4 cups mixed greens
– 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
– 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
– Vinaigrette:
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by grilling the chicken breasts until they’re fully cooked and have a nice char. Set them aside to cool, then slice them into thin strips. Cook the bacon until it’s crispy, then crumble it. Hard boil the eggs, peel, and quarter them. Slice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes.
2. Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter or in individual bowls, arrange the mixed greens as a base. Neatly arrange the grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese on top of the greens.
3. Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Dress and Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired, or serve the vinaigrette on the side for a more composed presentation.
Pro Tips:
– You can customize your Cobb Salad by adding or substituting ingredients to suit your taste. Try adding grilled shrimp, roasted turkey, or even switching up the cheese to your preference.
– For a time-saving tip, use pre-cooked bacon and store-bought rotisserie chicken.
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