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California Cobb Salad on platter with grilled chicken, strawberries, avocado slices, hard boiled eggs, bacon and goat cheese.
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4.41 from 15 votes

California Cobb Salad

An updated California Cobb Salad with a touch of spring flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: california cobb salad, Cobb salad
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Vinaigrette

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey, optional
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Salad

  • 5 ounces baby kale
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

CHICKEN

  • In a small bowl combine the spices and rub the mixture over the chicken. Heat the oil in a medium skillet, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 160° F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

VINAIGRETTE

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl of jar.

SALAD

  • Arrange the kale or spinach onto a large platter or bowl. Top with the sliced chicken, strawberries, avocado, hard boiled eggs, bacon and goat cheese. Serve with the vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 393mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g