Elegant Cobb Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Clear Out Your Fridge! Hearty & Delicious Cobb Salad Recipe (feat. Homemade Ranch Dressing)
Don’t let that avocado languishing in your fridge go to waste! This Cobb salad recipe, packed with fresh vegetables, protein, and a healthy homemade dressing, is both satisfying and delicious. It makes for a perfect meal, guilt-free even when you’re dieting.
Salad Ingredients- 1/4 head lettuce
- 1/4 red cabbage
- 1 avocado
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 100g chicken breast steak (or grilled chicken breast)
- A little cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
Homemade Ranch Dressing- 90g unsweetened plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp finely minced onion
- Pinch of salt (using garlic salt adds extra flavor)
- 2 Tbsp basil pesto
- 90g unsweetened plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp finely minced onion
- Pinch of salt (using garlic salt adds extra flavor)
- 2 Tbsp basil pesto
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Alright, let’s open up your refrigerator! Today, we’re making a special and abundant Cobb salad using those leftover ingredients. First, gather all the ingredients you’ll use for the salad.
Step 2
Start by tearing the fresh lettuce into large pieces and arranging them generously at the bottom of the salad bowl. This will form the base and give your salad a hearty volume.
Step 3
Next, chop the red cabbage into bite-sized cubes. A colorful salad looks incredibly appealing when presented. Let’s aim for a vibrant mix!
Step 4
Halve the ripe avocado, remove the pit, and dice it into appealing cubes. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half to add a bright splash of color to the salad. The creaminess of the avocado and the tanginess of the tomatoes will complement each other beautifully.
Step 5
Peel the hard-boiled egg and cut it into quarters or sixths for easy eating. The soft texture of the egg will add another delightful layer to the salad’s flavor profile.
Step 6
Now, arrange the prepared ingredients in the salad bowl, layering them artfully while considering color harmony. For an extra touch, consider adding canned corn or black olives to enhance the variety of flavors and textures.
Step 7
I’m using a store-bought chicken breast steak, cut into convenient pieces. It’s pre-cooked, making it easy to use, and provides an excellent source of protein, making the salad wonderfully filling. (You can also use chicken breast you’ve grilled yourself.)
Step 8
Add some cheese from your fridge on top of the salad. I used a naturally aged cheese for its mild and savory flavor, but feel free to use cheddar, mozzarella, or any cheese you prefer. The cheese will elevate the overall taste of the salad.
Step 9
Arrange all the ingredients neatly in rows, and your impressive Cobb salad is complete! Doesn’t it look abundant and appetizing? Even using leftovers from the fridge, you can create such a substantial and satisfying meal.
Step 10
You can’t forget the ranch dressing, which is the perfect partner for Cobb salad. While other dressings like oriental or balsamic are also good, ranch dressing is truly the best for Cobb salad!
Step 11
For this ranch dressing, I decided to add basil pesto. I noticed it while gathering other ingredients and decided to give it a try, and wow! The fresh basil aroma enhanced the ranch dressing’s flavor, making it much richer and more captivating. The combination of basil pesto with ranch dressing, one of America’s most beloved dressings, is something I highly recommend!
