Classic Car Cobb Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A crisp, colorful salad with grilled chicken, avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette, inspired by the timeless elegance of classic cars. This american-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs mixed greens, grilled chicken, 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 350 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

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup grilled chicken
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup grilled bacon
• 4 grilled egg
• 1/2 red onion
• 1/4 cup blue cheese
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 4 cups mixed greens with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the dressing.
3. Step 3: Arrange 1 cup grilled chicken, 1/2 cup grilled bacon, 4 grilled eggs, 1/2 red onion (sliced), and 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese on top of the greens. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.