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Crispy Bacon Cobb Salad Recipe with Easy Homemade Creamy Ranch Dressing

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A satisfying and flavorful cobb salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh greens, and a creamy homemade ranch dressing that feels like a comfort food hug.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, crispy and chopped
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried dill weed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook and prep the bacon: Fry 8 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-size pieces.
  2. Boil and slice the eggs: Place 3 large eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice water immediately to stop cooking. Peel and slice once cooled.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup buttermilk, and ¼ cup sour cream until smooth. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp minced chives, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp dried dill, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Chill in the fridge while assembling the salad.
  4. Chop the salad ingredients: Roughly chop 6 cups romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl. Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, dice 1 ripe avocado, and chop 1 cup cooked chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Add the crumbled ½ cup blue cheese or feta if using.
  5. Assemble the salad: Toss the romaine, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, and cheese gently to combine. Sprinkle the crispy bacon and sliced eggs on top.
  6. Serve with the dressing: Drizzle the creamy homemade ranch over the salad just before serving or serve on the side if preferred.

Notes

Make sure lettuce is well dried to prevent sogginess. The dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated. Use an ice bath for eggs to ease peeling and avoid overcooking. For dairy-free, substitute mayo and buttermilk with vegan alternatives. Bacon should be cooked on medium heat for perfect crispness without burning.

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