Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cobb Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens romaine, iceberg, or spring mix
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
• 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 large avocado diced
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

FOR THE DRESSING – Red Wine Vinaigrette Style

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon honey optional, for balance
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon, garlic, and honey. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.

Prep the Salad Base:

2. Arrange the salad greens evenly over a large serving platter or bowl.

Arrange the Toppings:

3. Neatly line up chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese across the greens (like Cheesecake Factory’s signature presentation).

Finish and Serve:

4. Drizzle with dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.