Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad Recipe

Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad is a classic American lunch platter that is perfect for a weekend brunch. This massive salad layers grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado over three types of lettuce with a thick, homemade blue cheese dressing.

Approach E: Ree Drummond’s approach here is all about the variety of textures you get from using three different types of lettuce. Most recipes just stick to plain romaine, but adding buttery Bibb and crunchy iceberg makes the salad feel a lot more substantial. This mix ensures every forkful has a different snap to it, which is exactly what you want in a big Cobb.

The dressing is doing more work than you’d think here. By letting it sit in the fridge for two hours, the funk from the blue cheese mellows out and seasons the buttermilk base. I’ve found that if you skip that resting time, the dressing tastes a bit sharp and the flavors don’t quite hang together. It’s the kind of meal I put in the center of the table when I have friends over because it always looks so impressive with all those colorful rows of ingredients.

Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad Ingredients

For the Blue Cheese Dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 4 oz blue cheese crumbles
• 1 dash salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Chicken:

• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin pieces
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Salad:

• 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
• 1 lb bacon, fried until crisp and chopped
• 8 oz red grape tomatoes, halved
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 3 scallions, chopped
• Black pepper, to taste

How To Make Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad

• 1. Make the Blue Cheese Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in the chives, blue cheese crumbles, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
• 2. Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Season the thin chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly before slicing.
• 3. Assemble the Salad: On a large platter or in a large shallow bowl, arrange the Bibb, romaine, and iceberg lettuce. Arrange the chopped bacon, halved tomatoes, sliced eggs, and diced avocados in distinct rows or piles over the lettuce. Pile the extra blue cheese crumbles in the center.
• 4. Garnish and Serve: Scatter the chopped scallions over the entire salad and sprinkle with a little black pepper. Drizzle the chilled blue cheese dressing all over the salad just before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Dry the Lettuce: Make sure your greens are completely dry. If they are wet, the heavy blue cheese dressing will slide right off and pool at the bottom of the platter.
• The “Thin” Trick: Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets ensures they cook quickly and stay juicy. Thick breasts often dry out on the outside before the middle is done.
• Egg Prep: For perfect hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel, try steaming them for 12 minutes then immediately dropping them into an ice bath.
• Wait for the Avocado: Only dice the avocado right before serving to prevent it from browning on the platter.

What To Serve With Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad Recipe

Since this salad is incredibly hearty and packed with protein, it stands well on its own. However, it pairs beautifully with:

• Crusty Sourdough: Perfect for swiping up extra dressing.
• Iced Tea or Lemonade: The acidity cuts through the richness of the blue cheese and bacon.
• Light White Wine: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio works wonders here.

How To Store Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad Recipe

• Fridge: If you have leftovers, store the dressing and the salad components separately if possible. Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within a few hours.
• Prep Ahead: You can grill the chicken and fry the bacon a day in advance. Just keep them in airtight containers in the fridge until assembly.

Pioneer Woman Cobb Salad Nutrition Facts

Per serving (estimated for 6 servings):

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	640 kcal
Protein	38g
Fat	48g
Carbs	12g
Sodium	1,180mg

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• Pioneer Woman Carrot Salad Recipe
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