Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

A classic American composed salad, Cobb is known for its generous arrangement of crisp lettuce, chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato and hard-boiled egg, usually finished with a punchy blue cheese dressing. This version keeps the structure of the dish clear and practical: romaine brings crunch, the chicken and eggs make it substantial, bacon adds savoury crispness, and ripe avocado softens the sharper flavours. The Greek yoghurt dressing gives the blue cheese a tangy, creamy base without feeling heavy. Best served freshly assembled and only lightly tossed, it works well as a filling lunch or a relaxed main-course salad.
Cuisine style American composed salad
Cooking style Meal prep friendly • Make-ahead friendly
Time commitment Under 1 hour

Why this recipe works

  • Strong texture contrast: Crisp romaine and bacon balance the softness of avocado, eggs and sliced chicken.
  • Tangy, creamy dressing: Greek yoghurt, lemon and Dijon cut through the richness of the blue cheese and bacon.
  • Easy to prep in parts: The eggs, chicken, bacon and dressing can be prepared ahead, then assembled with the fresh salad ingredients when needed.

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Ingredient notes

  • Choose firm-ripe produce: Use tomatoes and avocado that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape in the salad.
  • Use a blue cheese you enjoy: A stronger blue cheese gives the dressing a bolder flavour, while a milder one keeps it softer and more approachable.
  • Balance the dressing to taste: If the dressing tastes too rich, add a little more lemon; if it is too sharp, whisk in a little more yoghurt.

Make-ahead tips

  • Keep components separate: Store the lettuce, cooked toppings and dressing separately so the leaves stay crisp.
  • Cook ahead: The eggs, chicken and bacon can be cooked in advance and chilled until you are ready to assemble.
  • Cut avocado last: Dice the avocado just before serving to reduce browning and keep the texture fresh.

Texture tips

  • Dry the lettuce well: Excess water on the romaine will thin the dressing and make the salad limp.
  • Let the bacon cool slightly: Cooling the bacon before breaking it up helps it stay crisp against the creamy dressing.
  • Adjust dressing consistency: If the dressing is too thick to spoon easily, loosen it gradually with a little water until it coats the leaves.

Ingredient swaps

  • For a milder dressing: Swap the blue cheese for feta if you want a less pungent flavour with a similar salty tang.
  • For a richer dressing: Use crème fraîche instead of Greek yoghurt for a rounder, softer acidity.

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  1. Put the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, cool under cold running water, then peel.
  2. Season the chicken breast all over with the fine sea salt. Cook in a frying pan over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. In the same pan, fry the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a plate and leave to cool slightly, then break into bite-size pieces.
  4. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop or tear into bite-size pieces. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and dice the avocado. Halve or quarter the eggs.
  5. Make the dressing: in a mixing bowl, whisk the greek yogurt with the dijon mustard and the juice of the lemon. Crumble in most of the blue cheese and whisk until thick but pourable, leaving a few small chunks. Taste and adjust with a pinch more fine sea salt if needed.
  6. Arrange the romaine lettuce on a platter or two plates, then layer over the chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado and eggs. Spoon over the dressing and scatter over the remaining blue cheese. Toss very lightly just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • For clean slices, cool the eggs fully before cutting, and wipe the knife between cuts.
  • If the dressing feels too thick, loosen it with a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until it coats the leaves.
  • Food safety: if serving to pregnant people, young children, older adults, or anyone immunocompromised, use eggs stamped with the British Lion mark and cook until the yolks are fully set.

Substitutions

  • Replace blue cheese with feta cheese for a milder, less pungent dressing.
  • Replace greek yogurt with crème fraîche for a richer, softer tang.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Store the salad components and dressing separately in the fridge for the best texture. Keep the avocado uncut until serving if possible; once cut, it may brown. Leftover dressing keeps well chilled and can be whisked before serving.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Total time: 40min (25min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: American
  • Allergens:
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