Description
A hearty winter Cobb salad featuring roasted chicken, crispy bacon, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and mixed greens, finished with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a satisfying and nutritious lunch or dinner that combines warm roasted flavors with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups roasted sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup toasted pecans
Dijon Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cube the sweet potatoes and spread them evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Make the Dijon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
- Prepare the Salad Base: On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the mixed greens evenly as the base for your salad.
- Assemble the Toppings: Neatly arrange the sliced chicken breast, crumbled bacon, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans on top of the greens, distributing them evenly for a colorful presentation.
- Dress and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Toss gently if desired or serve as arranged. Enjoy immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Goat cheese can be substituted for blue cheese if preferred for a milder flavor.
- Add roasted Brussels sprouts to the salad for extra winter flavor and texture.
- Assemble the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and crispness of the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
