Classic Cobb Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

– 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
– 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
– 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
– 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Dressing:

– 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
– 1/3 cup olive oil
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Dressing:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

2. **Assemble the Salad:**
– On a large platter or in a large salad bowl, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
– Arrange the cooked chicken breast slices, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and red onion on top of the lettuce in rows or sections.

3. **Dress the Salad:**
– Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving.
– Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

4. **Serve:**
– Toss gently to combine or let your guests serve themselves and enjoy!

Feel free to customize the ingredients according to your preference. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Cobb salad!