Chicken Quinoa Cobb Salad

5 from 1 vote

Fluffy quinoa adds the perfect boost of heartiness to this loaded chicken quinoa cobb salad! Pair it with a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette for the perfect dinner or lunch salad.

Servings servings

Calories 339kcal

Ingredients

Red Wine Vinaigrette

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Cobb Salad

6 cups spring greens mix
1-1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1-1/2 cups cooked diced or shredded chicken
1 medium avocado, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and quartered
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
1/2 cup crispy bacon bits

Instructions

Red Wine Vinaigrette

In a small bowl, whisk red wine vinegar, mustard, honey, and oregano together. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until vinaigrette is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cobb Salad

Place spring greens in a large bowl or platter. Arrange quinoa, chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, eggs, blue cheese, and bacon bits in lines across greens.
When ready to serve, drizzle red wine vinaigrette over salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.

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