Ultimate Oven-Baked Cobb Salad

Ingredients

- 5 cups lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 cup croutons

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bacon:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
Time: PT20M – 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool, and crumble into bite-sized pieces.

2. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, and lemon juice.
- Add sugar, onion powder, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, layer chopped lettuce as the base.
- Arrange tomatoes, crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, and green onions in rows on top of the lettuce.

4. Add Toppings:
- Place boiled egg quarters and croutons on top.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the entire salad for garnish.

5. Serve:
- Serve the salad with the prepared dressing on the side or drizzle it over the top right before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Total Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Cobb Salad, Oven-Baked Bacon, Gourmet Lunch, Easy Salad Recipe, Blue Cheese Dressing, Avocado Salad, Quick Lunch Idea, Homemade Dressing, Crispy Bacon, Healthy Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1450

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