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Bringing you all the spring/summer vibes with my Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch. Peppery, lemon chicken grilled up and thinly sliced. Then tossed together with creamy avocado cilantro dressing, tomatoes, crispy bacon, and your favorite cheese. The avocado ranch is quite possibly one of my favorite dressings. It’s great atop this salad, but also doubles as a yummy dip for chips and crackers.
Oh, how I adore this salad! You all, this week’s recipes have been some of my favorites to share in a long time. I of course love each and every recipe I share with you all, but some feel more special than others.
Between the skillet chicken and orzo, those garlic butter pretzels knots, and we can’t forget yesterday’s fun sushi cups. I am loving this week’s recipes!
This week’s recipes have so much color and flavor. Plus, each recipe has been simple to toss together, which feels key to me as we head into the summer months.
And this salad goes right along with the rest of this week’s recipes, colorful, flavorful, and really simple. My favorite element has to be the creamy avocado ranch dressing. It’s become one of my favorites.
Let’s talk details
Go ahead and start with the chicken. I’m a big fan of lemon pepper seasoning, so to keep the recipe simple, that’s what I’m using here. You could also use something a little spicier, like a Cajun seasoning. But I think using something lemony and peppery is so nice in the spring and summer.
Toss the chicken with seasonings, then grill it up. For easy grilling, I use chicken tenders, which cook up so fast!
While the chicken cooks, get started on the dressing. You’ll need a blender or food processor for the dressing to purée the avocado.
Simply add all the ingredients: avocado, yogurt, mayo, lemon, cilantro, chives, dill, and garlic powder to your blender along with salt and pepper.
Blend until creamy!! I usually thin the dressing with buttermilk if I have some on hand. Or you can also just use water.
The rest is assembly. Toss the greens with the dressing. Now arrange the cherry tomatoes, cheese, crumbled bacon, and avocado on top. I like to include a handful of fresh basil and cilantro as well.
Then simply serve up the salad, always with the remaining dressing on the side!
If you want to make this ahead of time, I recommend assembling the salad first, but leave the dressing and cubed avocado off until just ready to enjoy.
And if you’re hosting friends for dinner – make this! It never disappoints, and it doubles as the prettiest centerpiece for any dinner table!
Looking for other fun recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese
Picnic Style Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich
Grilled Vegetable Burrata Sandwich
Spinach and Artichoke Pita Grilled Cheese.
Lastly, if you make this Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 597 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons cajun or lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes. sliced
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or cubed cheddar
- 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced
Avocado Ranch
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and seasoning. SThen season with salt and pepper. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes.2. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy, adding buttermilk or water to thin the dressing. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.3. Thinly slice or chop the chicken.4. In a large bowl, toss the greens, basil, and cilantro with 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, avocado, and eggs on top. Gently give the salad a toss with additional dressing. Enjoy!
Made the chicken Cobb salad so very delish! I did grilled halloumi with the grilled chicken as my cheese. Yummy.
The dressing is so good . 😋
Thanks so much Darlene!! I love to hear that this salad turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
Delicious! Used a variety of greens, and really any chicken tender recipe can work with this. The dressing makes it! No leftovers 🙁
Hi Amy,
Happy Thursday! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it:)
Made this for dinner tonite with leftovers for lunch tomorrow since there are only 2 of us. Delicious. My husband loved it and he is not a salad lover. Loved the dressing.
Thanks so much Pam!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear the salad was a hit! xT
This salad is so good! The dressing takes it over the top. It’s herby, creamy and so flavorful. I used lemon pepper on my chicken and it was perfect on the salad. Another A+!
Thanks so much Maren!! I am so glad this dish turned out well for you and I appreciate you making it! Happy Monday! xT
Hi!! Any tips for shredding the lettuce? It seems to be the secret to the perfect chopped salad. Thank you!!
Hi Andrea,
You can just buy shredded lettuce:) Or use a super sharp knife to cut the lettuce. Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
How long is the dressing good for after you make it?
Hi Laurel,
The dressing is good for 2 weeks in the fridge:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
This was amazing. I love the dressing. Do you have any recommendations for how long the dressing will keep in the refrigerator? Thanks!
Hi Lisa,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and I appreciate you making it! The dressing is good for 2 weeks in the fridge! xT
Excellent dinner! Quick to make & so tasty! The avocado dressing was also delicious!!
Love to hear this Teresa!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback! xx
Delicious salad. We live in the desert of Arizona so always looking for a nutritious salad when the days are warm and this was a hit.
Hi Davis,
Happy Sunday!!🍍🥥 Thank you so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
My husband/cook made this salad for dinner tonight and it was EXCELLENT! Everything is so fresh and healthy. The dressing is amazing! Highly recommend! Thanks for another winning recipe, Tieghan.
Hi Terri,
Happy Sunday!!🍍🥥 Thank you so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
Outstanding! My husband described it as an ultimate gourmet Caesar salad.
I used sumac seasoning on the chicken which was cooked on the BBQ grill. And used baby bocconcini as the cheese and replaced tomatoes with grilled corn.
The avo ranch dressing is outrageously good!
Hey Marilla,
Fantastic!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and I appreciate you making it! Have a great weekend! xx
Can’t do mayo or yogurt—would basalmic or italian dressing work? Or a light limey dressing? Thank you!
Hi Jenni,
Could you use a dairy free yogurt? I mean it is a salad, so really any dressing that you enjoy will work! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
I can’t even tell you how excited I would be to see this beautiful salad in front of me for dinner. It looks delicious and your photography is gorgeous.
Thanks so much Sarah!! Let me know if you give this recipe a try! Happy Friday! xT
Hi! I am dairy free, what would you recommend subbing in the dressing for the greek yogurt?
Soaked Cashews!
Hi Taylor,
A dairy free yogurt will work well for you:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this recipe is a hit! xT
I have the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap. Would you recommend substituting something for the cilantro, or simply omitting it?
That would be parsley, I think 😉
Hey Jo,
You could use parsley or basil in place of the cilantro for this recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT