Spring Cobb Salad (Print Version)
Vibrant salad with crisp spring vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy herb vinaigrette.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz)
03 - 4 slices bacon
→ Vegetables
04 - 3.5 oz snap peas, trimmed and cut in half
05 - 3.5 oz radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 4 cups mixed spring greens
09 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Cheese
10 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
11 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
15 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-9 minutes. Transfer to cold water to cool, peel, and cut into quarters.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.
04 - Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add snap peas and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking, then drain well.
05 - Arrange mixed spring greens evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
06 - Create neat rows of sliced chicken, egg quarters, bacon, snap peas, radishes, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles over the greens.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, chives, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle herb vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Serve immediately while vegetables are crisp.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of warm grilled chicken and cool crisp vegetables creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite exciting
- Its one of those meals that looks impressive on the plate but takes minimal actual cooking time
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients for the dressing help it come together faster
- The salad dressing needs to be at room temperature to properly coat the leaves
03 -
- Invest in a good vegetable peeler for those paper thin radish slices
- A sharp knife makes all the difference when slicing chicken breast