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a single serving cobb salad with chicken, bacon, eggs, blue cheese, avocado and tomatoes tossed in a cobb salad vinaigrette.
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5 from 2 votes

Cobb Salad For One

This single serving Cobb salad is made with crisp lettuce, chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, blue cheese, and a homemade red wine vinaigrette for a classic, protein-packed salad for one.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free
Keyword: cobb salad, cobb salad dressing, mini cobb salad, salad, small cobb salad
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped romaine or Iceberg lettuce
  • 1 (4-ounce) cooked boneless skinless chicken breast -chopped
  • 2 slices cooked bacon -crumbled
  • 1 large hard boiled egg -peeled and chopped
  • 1 small tomato -chopped
  • ½ small avocado -chopped
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles

For the Vinaigrette

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Arrange the chopped lettuce evenly on a large plate to create the base.
  • Top with the chicken, bacon, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese, arranging in rows if desired.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until blended.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Prep Ingredients Ahead: Cook the bacon and hard-boiled egg in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
  • Cool the Chicken: Let the cooked chicken cool completely before adding it to the salad so the lettuce stays crisp.
  • Slice Avocado Last: Cut the avocado just before assembling to prevent browning.
  • Keep Greens Dry: Make sure the lettuce is washed and thoroughly dried to avoid a watery salad.
  • Dress Just Before Serving: Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette over the salad right before serving to maintain texture.
  • Classic Presentation: Arrange the toppings in rows over the lettuce for the traditional Cobb salad look.
 
To cook the chicken quickly: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook another 4 to 5 minutes until the center is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Pro Tip: Rotisserie chicken or previously cooked chicken can be used to save time.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1848IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg

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