Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad

This delicious Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad with creamy blue cheese dressing is a quick and easy meal perfect for any day of the week. Packed with fresh veggies, crispy bacon, and grilled chicken, it’s a nutritious and satisfying dish that can be easily customized with your favourite ingredients!

Ingredients Needed

Blue Cheese Dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 4 oz blue cheese crumbles
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Chicken:

• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half to make 4 thin pieces
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Salad:

• 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
• 1 lb bacon, fried until crisp and chopped
• 8 oz red grape tomatoes, halved
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 3 scallions, chopped
• Black pepper, to taste

How To Make Cobb Salad

1. Make the Blue Cheese Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in chives, blue cheese crumbles, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavours to meld.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then grill for 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool. Slice into strips.
3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl or platter, arrange the Bibb, romaine, and iceberg lettuce in separate sections. Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, eggs, and avocados in separate piles. Pile the blue cheese crumbles in the centre and scatter the chopped scallions over the salad. Sprinkle with black pepper.
4. Serve: Drizzle the chilled blue cheese dressing over the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Chill the Dressing: Let the blue cheese dressing chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the flavours blend and gives it a thicker, creamier texture.
• Grill the Chicken Right: For tender chicken, make sure to cook it on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Overcooking can make it dry, so keep an eye on it!
• Crisp the Bacon: Fry the bacon until it’s crispy, as it adds a nice crunch to the salad. Use kitchen paper to drain excess fat for a cleaner texture.
• Cut Ingredients Evenly: Try to cut all salad ingredients into similar-sized pieces. This ensures each bite has a balanced mix of flavours and textures.
• Use Fresh Lettuce: For the best texture and taste, use fresh, crisp lettuce. Avoid wilting or soggy lettuce for the perfect salad crunch.

How To Store Leftovers

Let the leftover cobb salad cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 bowl)

• Calories: 750
• Total Fat: 52g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 150mg
• Sodium: 1,200mg
• Potassium: 600mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 15g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 40g

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• Pioneer Woman Blueberry Chicken Salad
• Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Salad
• Pioneer Woman Smoked Gouda Pasta Salad
• Pioneer Woman Pea Salad Recipe
• Pioneer Woman Coconut Shrimp Salad