BON's Pecan Cobb Salad
A classic Cobb salad with crispy bacon, avocado, and Texas pecans, tossed in a tangy blue cheese dressing. This american-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs chopped romaine lettuce, cooked and crumbled bacon, diced avocado into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
- 6 slices, cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1, diced avocado
- 2, peeled and sliced hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup, crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup, toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 6 crumbled bacon slices, 1 diced avocado, 2 sliced hard-boiled eggs, and 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
- Step 2: Drizzle 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Top with 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup toasted pecans just before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does BON's Pecan Cobb Salad take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover BON's Pecan Cobb Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped romaine lettuce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in BON's Pecan Cobb Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale BON's Pecan Cobb Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with BON's Pecan Cobb Salad?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
