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Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad is a classic American-style dish that is fresh, super delicious, easy to prepare and wonderfully healthy, filled with good-quality protein, gorgeous vegetables and a lovely mustardy dressing.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 500 grams organic chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp macadamia oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar , or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano , or dried mixed herbs
  • 1 clove garlic , crushed
  • 1 tsp salt , unrefined
  • 1 tsp black pepper , freshly ground
  • 4 organic eggs
  • 250 grams bacon , pastured
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 cos lettuce ,chopped
  • 1 large avocado , sliced
  • 4 tbsp cultured vegetables

Dressing

  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar , or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey , or maple syrup
  • salt , unrefined
  • black pepper , freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken in the oil, vinegar or lemon juice, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Hard-boil eggs* and when cool peel and quarter.
  • Prepare the tomatoes, avocado and lettuce.
  • Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together in a glass jar or jug. Ad salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat a barbecue or grill pan to just low heat. Grill the chicken and bacon for about 10 minutes per side, and then slice.
  • Layer the salad ingredients, eggs, chicken and bacon in individual bowls or on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

Optional Salad Additions:

  • asparagus
  • fresh corn
  • green beans
  • black olives
  • cheese
  • chives
*The best way to hard-boil eggs is to let them come to room temperature (so they won't crack), then place them in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a gentle simmer over a medium heat.  Cook for 5 minutes if you like your eggs still a little soft in the centre or for 8 minutes if you prefer them firmer.  Use a spoon to gently remove them from the boiling water and immediately place them into iced water, which will prevent a grey ring forming around the yolk.  Remove and peel when cooled.