Eggless Cobb Salad
This hearty, restaurant-worthy salad is loaded with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, and golden seared chicken — all arranged over a generous bed of chopped romaine. The homemade red wine vinaigrette comes together in minutes with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a slow drizzle of olive oil whisked into a beautifully emulsified dressing that ties every component together. Classic Cobb salads often rely on hard-boiled eggs as a key ingredient, but this version skips them entirely without sacrificing any of the richness or staying power that makes the dish so satisfying. The chicken is seasoned simply with garlic powder and onion powder, then seared until deeply golden — that extra step makes a real difference in flavor compared to plain poached or rotisserie shortcuts. Everything is arranged in rows across a large platter, which makes it easy to serve four people and looks genuinely impressive at the table. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but comes together with straightforward ingredients and no complicated techniques.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub all over with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, until the exterior is deep golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice into bite-sized pieces.
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