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Ranch-Infused Chicken Bacon Cobb Salad

A hearty and flavorful twist on the classic Cobb salad.

This Ranch-Infused Chicken Bacon Cobb Salad takes the traditional Cobb salad to new heights with crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and a ranch dressing that ties all the elements together beautifully. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying lunch, this dish offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles

Ranch Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator while preparing the salad.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    On a large platter or in a salad bowl, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Evenly distribute the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, quartered eggs, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and blue cheese crumbles over the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Dress and Serve

    Drizzle the chilled ranch dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, or serve with the dressing on the side for individual servings. Enjoy immediately.

Origin story

The Cobb salad is a classic American dish believed to have originated at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood in the 1930s. This version adds a creamy ranch twist for extra flavor.