Spring Cobb Salad Fresh Vegetables (Printable)
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 (approximately 10.5 ounces)
03 - 4 slices bacon
→ Vegetables
04 - 3.5 ounces snap peas, trimmed and halved
05 - 3.5 ounces radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
07 - 3.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 4 cups mixed spring greens
09 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Cheese
10 - 2.8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
→ Herb Vinaigrette
11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, peel, and quarter.
02 - Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
03 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then chop into pieces.
04 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add snap peas and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking, then drain thoroughly.
05 - Spread mixed spring greens evenly across a large serving platter or individual plates.
06 - Create neat rows of sliced chicken, quartered eggs, chopped bacon, blanched snap peas, radishes, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled blue cheese over the greens in traditional Cobb salad fashion.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle herb vinaigrette over the salad immediately before serving. Offer additional dressing on the side if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between crisp raw vegetables and warm grilled chicken creates this incredible texture experience that keeps every bite interesting
- You can prep almost everything ahead and just assemble when youre ready, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining
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- The dressing should be added only moments before serving, otherwise the delicate greens will wilt and lose that beautiful fresh crunch
- Room temperature ingredients taste better than cold ones, so let your chicken rest after cooking and your eggs come to room temperature before boiling
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- If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and store prepped ingredients in individual containers in the refrigerator
- A mandoline makes those paper-thin radish slices so much easier and more consistent than knife work