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Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

By Nichole Dailey

Our Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad brings all the classic flavors to the grill. It features tender, smoked chicken, crispy bacon, and rich avocado, all topped with a savory bacon vinaigrette. This salad is the perfect balance of smoky and savory, with fresh ingredients in every bite.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

6

Units of Measurement:
Salad
1 Pound Bacon, diced
2 Head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 Head frisee, chopped
1 Pound smoked chicken breast, cubbed
1 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Whole avocado, diced
4 Ounce gorgonzola, crumbled
4 Whole hard boiled eggs, quartered
2 Tablespoon chives, chopped
1/4 Cup fresh dill, roughly torn
1/4 Cup fresh parsley
Bacon Vinaigrette
1/4 Cup red wine vinegar
1 Whole lemon, juiced
1 Small shallot, minced
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon bacon fat, reserved
2 Tablespoon Olive oil

Step

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  • 1

    Add bacon to a saute pan and place over medium heat. Cook 10-15 minutes until fat is rendered and crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside reserving 1 tbsp bacon fat.  

  • 2

    To make the dressing, combine everything but the bacon fat and olive oil in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Warm the bacon fat a bit just until its liquid. While whisking the dressing mixture, add the bacon fat and olive oil in a slow steady stream.  

  • 3

    To make the salad, combine both lettuces and place in the bottom of a large bowl. Arrange all the toppings on top of the lettuces. Drizzle the dressing over top and enjoy! 

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