This classic California Cobb Salad gets a convenient twist with rotisserie chicken. It’s the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent, loaded with fresh ingredients and topped with a homemade champagne vinaigrette.
Nutritional Information
(Per serving)
| Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat | Fiber | Sodium |
| 520 | 42g | 12g | 35g | 8g | 680mg |
Tips for California Cobb Salad
- Prep ingredients in advance and assemble just before serving
- Season each component individually
- Chill plates before serving
- Dress salad just before eating
- For the best presentation, arrange ingredients in neat rows
How to Store California Cobb Salad
- Vinaigrette keeps 1 week refrigerated
- Prep components separately up to 2 days ahead
- Store prepped ingredients separately
- Wait to cut avocados until serving
- Don’t dress the entire salad if planning leftovers
Variations
- Protein: Turkey, grilled chicken, or shrimp
- Low-Carb: Omit corn
- Dairy-Free: Skip blue cheese or use dairy-free alternative
- Lighter Version: Use turkey bacon, reduce cheese
- Southwest Style: Add black beans, use ranch dressing
- Mediterranean: Use feta instead of blue cheese
- Vegetarian: Replace chicken with chickpeas
Alternative Dressings
- Classic Ranch
- Blue Cheese
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Green Goddess
- Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
How to Serve California Cobb Salad
- Crusty sourdough bread
- Garlic bread
- Chilled soup
- A glass of champagne or white wine
- Iced tea with lemon
Tips for Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Place eggs in cold water
- Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat
- Cover and let stand for 12 minutes
- Transfer to an ice bath
- Peel under running water
Meal Prep Tips
- Cook bacon in advance
- Boil eggs ahead
- Prep vinaigrette
- Wash and chop lettuce
- Store components separately
Perfect for:
- Lunch meetings
- Light dinners
- Brunch gatherings
- Summer meals
- Meal prep
- Special occasions
- Health-conscious dining
A true California Cobb is all about presentation and freshness. Take time to arrange the ingredients neatly, and don’t dress the salad until right before serving!
California Cobb Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 Hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups Rotisserie chicken, diced
- 4 Large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered
- 2 Ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 Slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- ½ Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh or grilled)
- Fresh chives for garnish
For the Champagne Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup Champagne vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 Small shallot, minced
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together:Champagne vinegarDijon mustardHoneyMinced shallotMinced garlic
- Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified
- Season with salt and pepper
- Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use
Step 2: Prepare Salad Components
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces
- Dice rotisserie chicken
- Quarter hard-boiled eggs
- Dice avocados and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning
- Halve cherry tomatoes
- Crumble bacon
- Thinly slice red onion
- Chop chives for garnish
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- On a large platter or individual plates:Layer chopped romaine as the baseArrange in rows:Diced chickenHard-boiled eggsBacon crumblesTomatoesAvocadoCornRed onionCrumbled blue cheese
- Garnish with fresh chives
- Serve vinaigrette on the side