Tasty Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing
A delightful medley of fresh mixed greens, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado dressing, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed greens Use a variety of fresh greens.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced Rotisserie chicken works well.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 whole avocado, diced Add lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Turkey bacon can be used as a substitute.
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled Feta can be a milder substitute.
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Adjust quantity to taste.
- to taste salt and pepper
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
- 1 whole juice of lemon
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- Drizzle the avocado dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve
- Plate the salad and enjoy immediately, or chill for later. The flavors meld beautifully if stored in the fridge for a short while.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. If prepped ahead, store components separately to maintain freshness. Adding lemon juice to the avocado before mixing can help prevent browning.