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Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

Chicken Cobb Salad is a fresh, protein-packed meal featuring grilled chicken, eggs, avocado, vegetables, and homemade ranch dressing.
Ready in under 30 minutes.
Perfect for healthy lunches, dinners, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 small red onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber chopped
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Homemade Ranch Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives plus extra for garnish
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Place the chicken tenders in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
  • Grill the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for several minutes before slicing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, chives, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce on a serving platter.
  • Top the lettuce with rows of sliced grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and additional chopped chives.
  • Drizzle the homemade ranch dressing over the Chicken Cobb Salad just before serving.

Notes

  • Add crispy turkey ham for additional flavor while keeping the recipe halal-friendly.
  • Grilled shrimp also works well instead of chicken.
  • Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast for a complete meal.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or dill make a delicious garnish.