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cobb salad

Honey Mustard Cobb Salad

The classic cobb salad takes a flavorful turn with a sweet and tangy honey mustard.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Entree, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cobb Salad
  • ½ lb chicken breast
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 1½ heads romaine lettuce
  • 2 eggs hard boiled and peeled
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 3 tbsp dijon or grainy mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

Cobb Salad
  1. In a small bowl or ziplock bag, mix mustard, honey, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Add in chicken breast and coat. Let the chicken marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, hard boil the eggs and cook the strips of bacon. Peel and halve the eggs, and crumble the bacon. Set aside.
  3. Chop the lettuce, halve the tomatoes, slice the avocado, thinly slice the onions, and crumble the blue cheese. Set aside.
  4. When the chicken is done marinating, grill or cook in a saute pan over medium high heat, about 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is 165°. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and slice
  5. On a large platter or two salad plates, lay down the lettuce, and top with chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, and blue cheese.
Honey Mustard Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve alongside the salad or drizzle directly on top. Serve salad immediately.