Cobb salad comes in many varieties, but is always a hearty and satisfying meal. This version combines salty bacon, tangy onions, sweet tomatoes, crunchy almonds, and protein-packed eggs to form a colorful, nutritious dish. The salad is paired with a simple dressing to tie everything together.
Perfect Cobb Salad
Servings 4
Calories 573 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 6 Eggs
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup Slivered almonds
- 1/2 Red onion (diced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (chopped)
For the dressing
- 3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Dry mustard
- Dash of honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
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Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by an inch.
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Bring the water to a boil and then remove the pot from heat and cover.
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Let stand for 10 minutes and then place the eggs into a bowl of ice water for 1-2 minutes.
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Crack and peel the shells off the eggs.
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Slice thinly and set aside.
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Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp.
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Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
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To make the dressing, combine all of the dressing ingredients together in a blender.
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Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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To assemble the salad, divide the romaine lettuce among the plates. Top evenly with sliced eggs, crumbled bacon, almonds, tomatoes, and onions.
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Serve with dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Perfect Cobb Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573
Calories from Fat 531
% Daily Value*
Fat 59g91%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 32g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 141mg4%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 2950IU59%
Vitamin C 61.1mg74%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 7.9mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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