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Harvest Cobb Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Eggs, Apples, and Blue Cheese

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A delightful salad that embodies the essence of autumn, featuring grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, crisp apples, and tangy blue cheese.

Ingredients

  • Grilled Chicken Breast (2)
  • Bacon (4 slices)
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs (2)
  • Mixed Greens (4 cups)
  • Apples (1 large, diced)
  • Blue Cheese (½ cup, crumbled)
  • Red Onion (¼ cup, thinly sliced)
  • Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette (½ cup)

Instructions

  1. Grill the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Prepare the eggs: Boil eggs for 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled; cool in an ice bath.
  4. Chop and slice: Dice chicken, crumble bacon, chop eggs, and dice apples.
  5. Make the dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinaigrette ingredients or use store-bought.
  6. Assemble the salad: Toss mixed greens and layer with chicken, bacon, eggs, apples, tomatoes, and blue cheese.
  7. Drizzle and serve: Lightly drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, and serve.

Notes

For individual servings, use shallow bowls for elegant presentation. Pair with crusty bread or a light soup for a complete meal.

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Keywords: Cobb salad, harvest salad, autumn salad, chicken salad, seasonal salad

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