May 12, 2021

Classic Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Classic Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a terrific main dish salad. Because it’s served cold, this salad is perfect for eating on warm summer nights. I start this classic salad by roasting chicken breasts. Of course, you could substitute rotisserie chicken, if you’re short on time. Next, I hard boil eggs, fry some bacon, and make a zesty vinaigrette. Finally, I chop everything in bite sized pieces and serve it on chopped romaine lettuce. We just had this classic salad for dinner tonight, and everyone loved it.

The Equipment Needed

A Salad Spinner- Use a salad spinner to get your romaine dry. This way the dressing will really stick to the nice dry leaves.
A Baking Sheet- I use a baking sheet to bake my chicken.
A Saucepan- Boil your eggs in a small saucepan.
A Skillet- I use a nonstick skillet to cook my bacon.

The Ingredients Needed for Classic Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Chicken- I like to use bone in skin on breasts. I save the skin and bones in my freezer for making chicken stock.
Bacon- Niman Ranch brand is my favorite.
Tomatoes- I used grape tomatoes but use whichever tomatoes you prefer.
Oil- Use a nice, mild extra virgin olive oil. I like California Olive Ranch brand.
Mustard- Be sure and use Dijon mustard. I like Grey Poupon Dijon Country Mustard.
Garlic- Fresh garlic adds a lot of great flavor to the vinaigrette. I like to buy the peeled cloves and store them in my freezer.
Honey- Honey helps balance the vinegar in the vinaigrette. Use as much as you think is needed.

How I Made my Salad

First, I roasted my chicken. It’s important to cut into your chicken and make sure it’s no longer pink inside.
Next, I boiled my eggs. Be sure and simmer your eggs for the full 15 minutes so they cook fully.
Then, I cooked my bacon. Keep a close eye on your bacon, so that it doesn’t burn.
Next, I shook up all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar. It’s important to taste it, to see if it needs more honey.
Finally, I lined up all my ingredients on top of the lettuce.

If you enjoy main course salads, you need to try this delicious Classic Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette.

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with a red wine vinaigrette.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients

2 large heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
½ cup basil leaves

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette:

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 clove grated garlic
¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

Begin by making the vinaigrette by shaking up all the ingredients in a small jar.
Next, arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella on a large platter. Add the cherry tomatoes and basil. Drizzle on as much dressing as you like.