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Classic Spring Cobb Salad

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By: Shinee Published: 4/12/2016Updated: 8/10/2020

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This spring version of classic cobb salad is bursting with tons of spring flavors and loaded with texture. Tangy Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing in Balsamic Cabernet dressing ties everything together so you can enjoy the most satisfying salad ever!

This spring version of classic cobb salad is bursting with tons of spring flavors and loaded with texture. Tangy Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing in Balsamic Cabernet dressing ties everything together so you can enjoy the most satisfying salad ever!

Holy smokes, you guys! Just look at this massive, loaded salad.

Those vibrant colors… and imagine the various textures, from crispy bacon to juicy chicken, from crisp sweet peppers to creamy avocado, from crunchy radishes to soft asparagus, just to name a few!

The very first time I tried Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing Balsamic Cabernet, I immediately thought of cobb salad because the classic version of this versatile garden salad is usually dressed with red wine vinaigrette. This unique dressing inspired by the vine is just what I needed to add that special zing to my gorgeous spring salad.

This spring version of classic cobb salad is bursting with tons of spring flavors and loaded with texture. Tangy Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing in Balsamic Cabernet dressing ties everything together so you can enjoy the most satisfying salad ever!

What I love most about cobb salad is that you can customize it to your own liking. Whatever which way you decide! Load it with everything you love, and/or whatever is in season. Salad doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it should be exciting!

My version here is just for inspiration! Be creative and focus on all the fresh produce YOU love, because the dressing is already taken care of for you. Let me show you my inspiration for this salad.

Classic cobb salad starts with crisp lettuce (I’m using romaine lettuce here, but I also adore butter lettuce), tomatoes, avocado, and green onion. Other usual suspects are chicken–grilled is my favorite, bacon (yes!), hard-boiled eggs and blue cheese. And to keep it in season, I added crisp and spicy radishes, asparagus and mini sweet peppers. Don’t they just scream SPRING???

The finishing touch: well-balanced, smooth and creamy dressing adds perfect tanginess and sweetness, that pairs beautifully with blue cheese and all the fresh veggies in the bowl.

This spring version of classic cobb salad is bursting with tons of spring flavors and loaded with texture. Tangy Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing in Balsamic Cabernet dressing ties everything together so you can enjoy the most satisfying salad ever!

But wait, how in the world do you eat this cobb salad? Easy, take a large set of tongs and just dig in! I know it’s hard to break into such gorgeous salad, but trust me you don’t wanna just stare at it.

This spring version of classic cobb salad is bursting with tons of spring flavors and loaded with texture. Tangy Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing in Balsamic Cabernet dressing ties everything together so you can enjoy the most satisfying salad ever!

Enjoy!

Classic Spring Cobb Salad

This spring version of classic cobb salad is bursting with tons of spring flavors and loaded with texture. Tangy Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing in Balsamic Cabernet dressing ties everything together so you can enjoy the most satisfying salad ever!
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serves: 4 -6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total : 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 7 oz 200gr asparagus
  • 7 oz 200gr Romaine lettuce
  • 5 oz gr cherry tomatoes
  • 6 radishes
  • 4 mini sweet peppers
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese
  • Marzetti® Vineyard Dressing Balsamic Cabernet
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet and chop into small pieces.
  • Slice the chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Salt and pepper on all sides. Grill until cooked through. Then cut into small cubes.
  • Cut the woody end of asparagus. Grill for a few minutes and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • Cut the romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces.
  • Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Cut radishes into thin slices.
  • Remove the seeds from sweet peppers and cut into thin slices.
  • Chop the green portion of scallions diagonally.
  • Peel and cut hard-boiled eggs into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, spread the lettuce and then arrange all the prepared toppings in strips. Sprinkle blue cheese and scallions all over and pour the dressing.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 25g (38%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 152mg (51%) Sodium: 839mg (36%) Potassium: 897mg (26%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 2082IU (42%) Vitamin C: 56mg (68%) Calcium: 119mg (12%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Salad
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
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  1. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    Posted on 26 April 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Oh my goodness, that salad is so gorgeous! It looks so delicious – I love salads with lots of options!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 27 April 2016 at 11:14 am

      Thanks, Morgan!

      Reply
  2. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

    Posted on 21 April 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Love this gorgeous salad!!  Thanks for sharing with us at #FoodieFriDIY, YUM!!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 23 April 2016 at 10:28 am

      Thanks, Debra!

      Reply
  3. Audrey says

    Posted on 21 April 2016 at 11:40 am

    Oh look at all of that goodness. Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 23 April 2016 at 10:27 am

      Sure thing, Audrey! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. heather says

    Posted on 13 April 2016 at 7:19 am

    what a gorgeous salad!! this is definitely going to be our dinner tonight

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 13 April 2016 at 8:25 pm

      Great, hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Heather!

      Reply
  5. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    Posted on 12 April 2016 at 8:10 pm

    That is one gorgeous salad! I usually make my own salad dressing, but that looks so good, I would try it!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 13 April 2016 at 8:24 pm

      I usually make my own dressing too, but this one is totally worth buying. Thanks, Michelle!

      Reply
  6. Medha says

    Posted on 12 April 2016 at 2:36 pm

    This is gorgeous! Especially loving the olives, radishes, and sweet peppers!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 13 April 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Right? Those are my faves too. Thanks, Medha.

      Reply

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