This BLT Cobb Salad is a fresh, tasty spin on the classic Cobb salad! Easily customizable, it’s the perfect way to transform pantry staples into a meal in just 20 minutes.
This BLT Cobb Salad recipe is a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic Cobb salad, combining crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce with a variety of satisfying toppings. Creamy avocado, tender chicken, hard-boiled eggs, corn, and sunflower seeds add a variety of flavors and textures to make every bite of this salad delicious.
I love pairing this BLT salad with some bread on the side. Some I would recommend would be my buttermilk cornbread, cheesy garlic bread, or buttery pull-apart rolls.
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What is a Cobb Salad?
Cobb Salad is an American dish made with chopped greens, bacon, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and a vinaigrette. Named after Robert Cobb, owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in L.A., it’s said to have been created in 1937 by combining leftovers.
We make this recipe often, sometimes swapping grilled chicken or adding a fried egg, but we always stick to the same delicious combination of ingredients. The flavors are incredible, especially with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing.
Why I Love This BLT Salad
- Ideal for lunch or dinner, this salad is versatile and perfect for meal prep.
- Easily customize this BLT Cobb Salad with whatever’s in your fridge—swap out the chicken, cheese, or veggies for a quick and flexible meal.
- Easy to prepare, serve, and eat—perfect for any day of the week!
Recipe Ingredients
Bacon and Chicken – Essential proteins that add richness, heartiness, and satisfying flavors to the salad.
Eggs – Hard-boiled eggs provide extra protein and a creamy texture.
Lettuce – A mix of chopped romaine and greens gives the salad a fresh, crisp base.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts, see the recipe card below.
Variations
Leafy Greens – Instead of mixed greens, you could use iceberg lettuce for a classic, crisp base, or add baby spinach for a more nutrient-rich option.
Dressing Options – Try a tangy lemon vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette as alternative to the traditional Cobb salad dressing for a lighter and zestier flavor. You can also consider options like honey Dijon mustard dressing, creamy dill, or red wine vinaigrette.
Topping Ideas – For extra variety, consider adding toppings like crumbled blue cheese, grape tomatoes, feta, roasted chickpeas, sliced radishes, or even croutons.
How to Make BLT Cobb Salad
Step 1: To assemble the salad, place the greens in a large bowl (or two medium bowls) and top with the remaining ingredients.
Step 2: Serve with your favorite dressing and enjoy!
Expert Tips
Keep Avocado Fresh – Slice the avocado just before serving to prevent it from browning. You can also drizzle it with a bit of fresh lemon juice or lime juice to keep it fresh longer.
Shake Dressing in a Mason Jar – Combine all your dressing ingredients in a mason jar, shake to mix, and store any leftovers easily. It’s quick, mess-free, and convenient!
FAQs
To keep the bacon crispy, place it on a paper towel after cooking. This helps soak up any extra grease and keeps it crunchy when added to the salad.
You can serve a this loaded Cobb Salad with baked sweet potato fries, kale spinach and basil pesto baked pasta, homemade tomato soup, garlic bread, roasted vegetables, or a light fruit salad.
Storage Info
Keep your BLT Cobb Salad fresh by storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. I like to keep the dressing on the side to avoid soggy greens.
For best results, store the bacon, chicken, and hard-boiled eggs separately from the salad.
More Salad Recipes to Try
BLT Cobb Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 cup mixed greens
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 2 hardboiled eggs
- 1 chicken breast - grilled or crispy
- 1 avocado - diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup cheddar or pepper jack cubes - I used Cabot's Habanero Cheddar
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 3 green onions - sliced
Instructions
- To assemble the salad, place the greens in a large bowl (or two medium bowls) and top with remaining ingredients.
- Serve with your favorite dressing and enjoy!
BLTs are one of my favorite sandwiches and finding a recipe for it as a salad has started off my new year in the right way.
Hearty, filling, full of protein, & so good!! Cobb salads are the best! They are full of so many delicious ingredients!
I love me a cobb salad. I will eat it any time of the year. I love that you can put just about anything in it. My favorite part of a cobb salad is the eggs and bacon. It just add so much flavor!