Classic Cobb Salad Bowl (Printable Version)

Flavorful Cobb bowl with grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, eggs, and fresh greens drizzled with ranch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, arugula)
04 - 1 large avocado, diced
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Eggs

07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

→ Other

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest, then slice thinly.
02 - Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-9 minutes. Transfer to cold running water, peel, and quarter.
04 - Arrange salad greens in a large serving bowl or divide evenly among 4 individual bowls.
05 - Neatly arrange grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and egg quarters in distinct rows or sections over the greens.
06 - Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve dressing on the side for individual preference.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Every bite tastes different because you're getting chicken, bacon, cheese, and egg all at once—it never gets boring.
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, which means you can have dinner on the table without feeling rushed.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it just before eating, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the salad more than 15 minutes before serving, or the avocado will brown and the greens will start to wilt under the weight of the toppings.
  • The secret to truly crispy bacon is cooking it low and slow instead of blasting it on high heat—it cooks more evenly and stays crunchier longer.
03 -
  • Don't dress the salad until the moment you serve it—undressed salad can wait in the refrigerator for hours and taste just as fresh as when you made it.
  • If you're using store-bought ranch, taste it first and adjust by adding fresh lemon juice or a splash of buttermilk if it tastes too thick or artificial.
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