A classic, hearty Cobb salad packed with protein, fresh veggies, and creamy homemade ranch—perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
🍽️ Ingredients
Salad Base
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6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or mixed greens)
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1 cup diced cooked chicken (grilled, roasted, or rotisserie)
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6 slices crispy bacon, chopped
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2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or diced
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1 avocado, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta for a milder taste)
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½ cup corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or canned)
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Homemade Ranch Dressing
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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¼ cup buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp lemon juice)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dressing: Whisk all ranch ingredients together until smooth. Adjust thickness with more buttermilk if needed. Chill for 30 mins for best flavor.
2️⃣ Assemble the salad:
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Arrange lettuce as the base.
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Neatly arrange rows of chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, corn, and red onion.
3️⃣ Drizzle with ranch just before serving (or serve on the side).
4️⃣ Toss lightly if desired, or enjoy as a composed salad.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Meal prep: Store dressing and chopped ingredients separately; assemble when ready to eat.
✔ Extra protein: Add turkey, shrimp, or chickpeas.
✔ Lighter ranch: Use Greek yogurt + light mayo.
✔ No buttermilk? Mix ¼ cup milk + ½ tsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
✅ Balanced & filling—protein, healthy fats, and crunch!
✅ Customizable—swap ingredients based on what you have.
✅ The ranch is a game-changer—so much better than store-bought!
Perfect with crusty bread or garlic toast!