Chicken Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken breast, sliced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- For the Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken : Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or roast until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Cook the Bacon and Eggs : Cook bacon until crispy and crumble. Boil eggs, cool, peel, and slice.
- Make the Ranch Dressing : In a bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill briefly to develop flavor.
- Assemble the Salad : Arrange lettuce on a large platter or bowl. Top with chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and cheese.