This classic Cobb salad with chicken and bacon is fresh, colorful and satisfying, with stripes of sliced chicken, eggs, tomatoes and crisp bacon over mixed greens. A bright lemon dressing ties it all together. If you love salads, explore more chicken salads and healthy recipes on Maison Of Food.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken fillets
- Black pepper and salt
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Italian herbs
- Mixed salad greens
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Tomatoes
- Bacon
Instructions
- Marinate the fillets with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil for 40 minutes. Sear in a hot skillet with a little oil until cooked through.
- Arrange the greens on a platter. Lay the sliced chicken, eggs, tomatoes, and crisped bacon in stripes on top.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, spices, and salt for the dressing and drizzle over.
Tips
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing so it stays juicy.
- Crisp the bacon well for a crunchy contrast to the creamy dressing.
- Arrange the toppings in neat stripes for the classic Cobb presentation.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 98 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 4 g, carbs 5 g.
For more ideas, browse our Healthy Recipes collection, and for salad tips, see Allrecipes and Serious Eats.