COBB PASTA SALAD
Cobb Pasta Salad is a colorful and hearty salad with pasta, grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and cheese, tossed in a tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch or picnics.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or bowtie) cooked and cooled
- 2 cups grilled chicken cubed
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup avocado diced
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
Mix Salad Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, and green onions.
Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Assemble Salad:
- Pour dressing over salad mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serve:
- Serve chilled. Optionally garnish with extra bacon or green onions.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be prepared a few hours in advance for flavors to meld.
- Variations: Substitute blue cheese with feta or cheddar if desired.
- Serving Suggestions: Great for lunch, picnics, or potlucks.
- Storage Tips: Store in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days. Avoid freezing.