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Fresh Cobb Salad with Tangy Blue Cheese

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A quick and easy fresh Cobb salad featuring crisp romaine, tangy blue cheese dressing, smoky bacon, and fresh veggies, perfect for a light and satisfying summer lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
  • 4 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled (Maytag or Point Reyes preferred)
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Blue Cheese Dressing:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or regular milk)
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop into bite-size pieces. Pat dry thoroughly (about 10 minutes) to avoid sogginess.
  2. If using raw chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper and pan-sear over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then dice into cubes. Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
  3. Fry bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  4. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover. Let sit 12 minutes, then cool in ice water before peeling and chopping.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, crumbled blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. If too thick, add a splash more buttermilk.
  6. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, chicken, bacon, eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently just until everything is coated. Avoid overmixing to keep textures distinct.
  8. Serve immediately. If needed, keep dressing separate and toss right before serving.

Notes

Dry lettuce thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature eggs and chicken to maintain flavor. Crumble bacon while warm for better aroma. Whisk dressing well to break up blue cheese into creamy pockets. Keep dressing separate if not serving immediately to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: Cobb salad, blue cheese, summer salad, chicken salad, bacon, healthy lunch, easy salad recipe

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