Baby Spinach Cobb Salad Recipe

Craving a vibrant and flavorful salad? This Baby Spinach Cobb Salad recipe, inspired by Fresh Express, is a delicious and healthy meal option, ready in just 40 minutes! Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a tangy vinaigrette tossed with tender baby spinach create a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 148.8 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Spinach Cobb Salad

  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 4 ounces bacon, diced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease

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How to Make Baby Spinach Cobb Salad

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side).
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and let cool slightly. Once cool, cut into 1/2-inch strips.
  3. Add 4 ounces bacon, diced, to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite vinaigrette dressing to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds to warm the dressing slightly.
  5. Place 5 ounces of baby spinach in a large bowl.
  6. Pour the warmed vinaigrette dressing over the baby spinach and toss gently to coat.
  7. Add the chicken strips, 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, and the cooked bacon to the salad.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

17g

Carbs

0g