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Cobb Salad
This Cobb salad is colorful, complex in flavor and texture, and a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this easy and healthy recipe!
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (Gluten-free option: look for gluten-free brand of this!)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients:
- 8 cups mixed greens (sub: chopped Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half)
- 2 Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (chopped)
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (Either use rotisserie chicken from the store or see chicken cooking methods in Cooking Notes.)
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon (cooked and crumbled; try Baked Bacon)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (sub: feta or shredded cheddar cheese)
- Optional: 1 cup croutons (omit if making this gluten-free)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with lid. Seal and shake. Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl toss the greens with 2/3 of the dressing. Put the dressed greens onto a large serving dish. Scatter the rest of the ingredients on top in a colorful array. Drizzle with the remaining dressing on top and serve.
Notes/Tips
How to Know If Chicken Is Done: Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internal temperature. (A digital meat thermometer is a must to help cook chicken perfectly.)
How to Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts:
- Bake in Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until done.
- Slow Cooker: Place chicken and marinade in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Really! That’s all it takes to get it done, otherwise you’ll overcook and dry it out.
- Instant Pot: Place chicken and marinade in Instant Pot. Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes and use a quick release of the pressure when the cook time is up. (Note: It will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the cook time starts.)
- Grill: Pound out the chicken to about 3/4 inch thick (or cut it in half lengthwise) to help with fast and even cooking. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates well. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, maybe longer depending on the thickness, until done.
I've found that baking bacon reduces the mess and turns out perfectly every time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 salad | Calories: 714 kcal (36%) | Carbohydrates: 16 g (5%) | Protein: 42 g (84%) | Fat: 54 g (83%) | Cholesterol: 211 mg (70%) | Sodium: 1003 mg (44%) | Fiber: 8 g (33%) | Sugar: 5 g (6%)
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