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Restaurant-Style Cobb Salad

This impressive Restaurant-Style Cobb Salad features beautifully arranged rows of savory proteins, creamy avocado, and tangy cheese atop a bed of crisp lettuce. The colorful presentation creates a visually stunning dish that balances multiple textures and flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon cooked and diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 4 eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • ½ cup green onion chopped
  • 1½ cups ham cooked and diced
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbled
  • 1½ cups turkey or chicken cooked and diced
  • lettuce fresh and crisp, enough to line 6 bowls
  • salad dressings variety for serving

Equipment

  • Large salad bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Line six large salad bowls with fresh, crisp lettuce to create the foundation for your arrangement.
  2. Divide the diced turkey or chicken evenly among the six bowls, creating the first strip across each bowl.
  3. Create a parallel row with the diced ham, dividing it equally among all servings.
  4. Arrange the chopped hard-boiled eggs in another row across each bowl.
  5. Add the cooked, diced bacon in its own designated strip across each salad.
  6. Distribute the diced avocado evenly across all bowls in another row.
  7. Sprinkle the blue cheese, chopped green onion, and grated Monterey Jack cheese across the top of each salad.
  8. Serve with a variety of dressings on the side for guests to choose their preference.

Notes

For the best flavor, use ingredients at their peak—ripe but firm avocados, quality meats, and freshly cooked bacon rather than pre-packaged bits. This salad is highly customizable; feel free to substitute ingredients based on preference or availability. Try feta or goat cheese instead of blue cheese, or swap turkey for grilled salmon for a different flavor profile. Vegetarians can replace meats with chickpeas or roasted beets.
Store any leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.