Step into the laid-back embrace of summer with this easy-breezy Healthy Cobb Salad recipe. Whether you’re craving a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, this salad is your ticket to a plateful of lazy culinary bliss. Let’s dive in and whip up a delightful Cobb Salad that’s perfect for those no-cook, sun-soaked days.
I have multiple pictures of the healthy cobb salad because I’ve made it multiple times! If it’s too hot out, I might pass on the hard boiled eggs and opt for a rotisserie chicken. But I also love the hard boiled egg in the salad. This is really a make it your own, depending on what you have, make it work for you!
Making the Healthy Cobb Salad With Chicken
This one is perfect for any weeknight and ingredients can easily be swapped in or out depending on what you have on hand.
Here is what I put into my salad:
- Mixed greens (go with your favorite type – iceberg, spinach, or any greens you love)
- 1/2 rotisserie chicken, diced into bite-sized chunks
- Cucumbers, sliced for a refreshing crunch
- Tomatoes, diced to add juicy bursts of flavor
- Red onion, finely chopped to bring a hint of zing
- Creamy avocado, sliced for a touch of indulgence
- Real bacon bits, because let’s face it, bacon makes everything better
- Canned corn, drained and ready to add its natural sweetness
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Your preferred dressing (blue cheese, ranch, or your dressing of choice)
Putting it all together:
- Spread a bed of your chosen mixed greens on a big plate or in a bowl – customize the portion to your liking.
- Toss in those tasty diced rotisserie chicken pieces for a protein-packed punch.
- Add a handful of sliced cucumbers to the mix – they’re the crispy texture you’ll crave.
- Sprinkle those diced tomatoes for a burst of tangy goodness.
- Give your salad a lively kick with a dash of finely chopped red onion.
- Place those velvety avocado slices on top – as much or as little as you want.
- Here comes the irresistible part – a generous sprinkle of real bacon bits for that smoky kick.
- Add a handful of canned corn to infuse the salad with natural sweetness.
- Sprinkle with crumbly blue cheese.
- Drizzle on your dressing of choice – be it tangy blue cheese, classic ranch, or your personal favorite.
- Give your salad a gentle toss or leave it as a flavorful layered masterpiece – your call. Dive in and enjoy a slice of effortless summer goodness.
Can You See Why I Can’t Stop Eating This?
Say hello to your new summer go-to: the Cobb Salad that effortlessly combines flavors, textures, and that oh-so-relaxed vibe. It’s all about taking it easy and embracing the joy of simple, scrumptious dining. So, whenever the mercury rises and you’re yearning for a satisfying yet uncomplicated meal, reach for this Cobb Salad. It’s a canvas of colors and flavors that capture the essence of easy-breezy summer days.
My Kids Love it Too!
This is a crowd and kid pleaser. If you layer the salad like I did, kids and friends can pick and choose the ingredients they like and avoid anything that is not their favorite. I love the ability for my kids to give new things a try without having to eat them in every bite of their food. I feel like letting others participate in their food is always a fun time!
Watch How To Make This Cobb Salad With Chicken!
And for more summertime inspiration check out these videos:
- 5 Canned Chicken Recipes (You’d never know it was canned chicken!)
- 10 No Oven Meals (Don’t heat your kitchen!)
- 15 Summer Lunch Ideas (Kids and Moms love!)
MORE SALAD RECIPES TO TRY
- The Jennifer Aniston Salad (Apparently you can eat this everyday!)
- Caesar Pasta Salad (A new twist on an old classic)
- Easy Street Corn Pasta Salad (A crowd pleaser!)
Cobb Salad With Chicken
- Total Time: 18 minutes
Description
This salad is effortless! Toss mixed greens, rotisserie chicken, veggies, bacon, and dressing. A lazy summer delight. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- mixed greens
- 1/2 rotisserie chicken (diced)
- 2 small cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 avocados (diced) -optional
- 1 small package real bacon bits -optional
- 1 can corn (drained) -optional
- 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced – optional
- 1 package blue cheese crumbles (or cheese of your choice)
- dressing (blue cheese ranch or your favorite!)
Instructions
- Arrange mixed greens on a plate or in a bowl.
- Add diced chicken, sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, chopped red onions, avocado slices, blue cheese, bacon bits, corn, and eggs depending on what you have.
- I like to arrange the plate in a rainbow pattern.
- Drizzle on dressing to your liking.
- Gently toss or leave layered and enjoy!
Notes
This is a great dish to share with friends. And it’s kid friendly because your kids can choose the items that they like if you layer it like I did.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Cuisine: American
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