Chicken Cobb Salad
Published May 28, 2026
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This easy chicken Cobb salad has all the classic ingredients, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese, but it’s made as a single serving so it’s perfect for a quick lunch or easy portion-controlled dinner. The creamy avocado ranch dressing is what pulls everything together and adds so much flavor to an already loaded salad.
I love a good Cobb salad, but every recipe I come across always seems to make this giant platter-sized salad meant to feed your whole family or bring to a party. Sometimes I don’t want to chop enough lettuce to fill a mixing bowl the size of my kitchen sink, I just want one really good Cobb salad for myself. That’s exactly why I started making this single serve version. It has all the classic Cobb salad ingredients I crave, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and crunchy romaine, but scaled down into an easy meal that doesn’t leave me with a fridge full of leftovers.
This is one of those recipes I make when I want something quick but still filling enough to keep me satisfied for hours. Since it’s packed with protein from the chicken, eggs, and bacon, it works really well for a high-protein, low-carb lunch or an easy dinner when I don’t feel like cooking a full meal. And because it’s portioned for one, it’s also great if you’re trying to be a little more mindful about portions without feeling like you’re eating “diet food.” This salad eats like a full meal.
It’s all about the dressing…
The avocado ranch dressing is probably my favorite part. I love adding avocado to Cobb salad already, so turning it into a creamy ranch-style dressing just makes sense. It’s thick, creamy, loaded with flavor, and coats all the ingredients perfectly. I usually make the dressing first so it has a few minutes for the flavors to come together while I prep the rest of the salad.
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Cobb Salad Ingredients
1/2 medium head romaine lettuce -
4 oz cooked chicken
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2 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
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1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
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5 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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5 slices of cucumber
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1 tablespoon diced red onion
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2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
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1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
Avocado Ranch Dressing Ingredients
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1/4 medium avocado
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1 tablespoon sour cream or plain greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
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1/4 teaspoon dried dill
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt & pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Prep the lettuce
Chop, rinse and dry lettuce. Should end up with about 2.5-3 cups of chopped lettuce.
- 1/2 medium head romaine lettuce
Make the dressing
While lettuce is drying, prepare the avocado ranch dressing. Combine all ingredients in a small blender or mini food processor. Blend until creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- 1/4 medium avocado
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Assemble time
Assemble all the ingredients of the salad and drizzle dressing on top. Toss to combine.
- prepared lettuce
- 4 oz cooked chicken
- 2 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
- 5 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 5 slices of cucumber
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- prepared dressing
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Get My Macros + Recipes →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this Cobb salad ahead of time?
Yes, but I recommend storing the dressing separately until you’re ready to eat so the lettuce stays crisp. You can prep the chicken, bacon, eggs, and chopped veggies ahead of time to make assembly even faster later.
What’s the best chicken to use for Cobb salad?
I usually use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken because it’s quick and easy. This recipe is also great with baked chicken breast, shredded chicken, canned chicken or even steak if that’s what you have on hand.
Can I double this recipe?
Definitely. This recipe is written as a single serving because sometimes I just want a Cobb salad for myself, but you can easily double or triple everything if you’re feeding more people.
