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Fresh Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken and Creamy Avocado

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A quick and easy fresh Cobb salad featuring smoky grilled chicken, crisp mixed greens, and a luscious creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, casual dinner, or vibrant potluck dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450g), pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, butter lettuce, and baby spinach)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
  • 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons water, to thin dressing as needed

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), with nice grill marks and juicy meat.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices. Then slice into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
  4. While the chicken cooks, wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, quarter hard-boiled eggs, crumble bacon, and crumble cheese.
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro (if using), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until dressing reaches desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. In a large bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, eggs, bacon, and cheese in neat rows or scattered. Place sliced grilled chicken on top.
  7. Drizzle with creamy avocado dressing just before serving. If making ahead, keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocado for creamy dressing without watery texture. Let chicken rest after grilling to lock in juices. Pat greens dry to avoid soggy salad. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to maintain crispness. For vegetarian version, swap chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas. Fresh lime juice helps prevent avocado dressing from browning.

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