Description
This Cobb Egg Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic Cobb salad, combining hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a smooth and tangy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad is easy to prepare and serves six with vibrant ingredients for a visually appealing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, cut into eight pieces, plus more for garnish
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and red wine vinegar until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, gently mix the hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, sliced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes. Be careful not to mash the ingredients so the salad retains its chunky texture and appealing appearance.
- Add the Dressing: Gradually fold the prepared mayonnaise and yogurt dressing into the salad mixture, adding just enough to lightly coat all ingredients. Reserve any extra dressing for serving if desired.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish generously with freshly chopped chives and top with extra eggs, bacon, blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes for an attractive and appetizing finish.
Notes
- Hard-boil eggs ahead of time to save preparation time.
- Use room temperature eggs and avocado for better flavor blending.
- For a dairy-free version, omit blue cheese and substitute yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Reserve some bacon and cheese for garnish to enhance presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
