Cobb Salad (Simple Base + Options)

Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking protein)
Total Time: 15–20 minutes
Serving Size: 1 large bowl
Number of Servings: 2
Calories & Macros per Serving: Varies based on toppings and dressing

Ingredients (5-Ingredient Base)

• 2 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
• 1 cup cooked chicken (grilled or rotisserie)
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• ½ avocado, diced
• 2–3 tablespoons dressing (your choice)
• Salt
• Black pepper

Optional Add-Ins (Build Your Bowl)

Extra Protein Options
• Bacon (cooked and chopped)
• Turkey
• Steak
• Shrimp

Vegetables
• Cherry tomatoes (½–1 cup)
• Cucumber (½ cup, chopped)
• Red onion (2–3 tablespoons, thinly sliced)
• Corn (½ cup)

Cheese
• Blue cheese (classic Cobb)
• Feta
• Cheddar

Extras
• Croutons
• Nuts or seeds

Dressing Ideas
• Ranch
• Blue cheese dressing
• Vinaigrette

Instructions

1. Cook the eggs (if needed).
   Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil.
   Once boiling, cook 10–12 minutes, then cool, peel, and chop.

2. Prepare the chicken.
   Use rotisserie chicken for the easiest option — just shred or chop.
   If cooking your own, cook in a pan until fully done, then slice.

3. Prep the vegetables.
   Wash and dry the greens.
   Chop the avocado and any other vegetables you’re using.

4. Build the salad.
   Add greens to a large bowl.
   Arrange chicken, eggs, avocado, and toppings on top.

5. Add dressing.
   Drizzle dressing over the salad or serve on the side.

6. Mix or leave layered.
   Toss everything together, or leave it layered for presentation.

Tips

• Rotisserie chicken saves time and works perfectly.
• Keep ingredients separate if meal prepping.
• Add dressing right before eating to avoid soggy greens.
• There is no wrong combination — use what you have.
• Great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.