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A delicious Chicken Cobb Salad with avocado and ranch dressing on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch

Colorful, flavorful, really simple...and it doubles as the prettiest centerpiece for any dinner table!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 597
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons cajun or lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or cubed cheddar
  • 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 whole avocado, chopped
  • 4 large hard boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or grill pan, or skillet
  • 1 Blender for dressing

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and seasoning. Then season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy. Adjust thickness with buttermilk or water as needed.
  3. Thinly slice or chop the chicken and set it aside.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the greens, basil, and cilantro with 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, avocado, and eggs on top. Gently toss with additional dressing before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This colorful salad is not only delicious but also makes for an impressive presentation!