Harvest Cobb Salad
A vibrant salad that combines crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, sweet apples, and creamy blue cheese for a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: If using raw chicken, season and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Shred if using rotisserie chicken.
- Crisp the bacon: Cook in a skillet until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the eggs: Boil eggs for 9-12 minutes, cool in an ice bath, peel, and slice.
- Chop the apples and rinse the mixed greens gently.
- Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens, chicken, bacon, eggs, apples, and blue cheese in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.
Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to add roasted vegetables or swap ingredients for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: salad, cobb salad, fresh, fall flavors, healthy eating