Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

A vibrant Cobb salad featuring strawberries, avocado, crisp greens, and feta in a tangy dressing.

# Components:

→ Greens

01 - 6 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, or lettuce)

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 large avocado, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Protein

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

→ Cheese

09 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 9 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool completely, then peel and quarter.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
03 - Arrange spring greens on a large serving platter or individual plates as the foundation.
04 - Neatly arrange strawberries, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in rows or sections over the greens.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the arranged vegetables and protein.
06 - Drizzle with prepared dressing just before serving, or present dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like self-care.
  • The strawberry-feta pairing is unexpected enough to feel special, but familiar enough that even skeptics come back for seconds.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble just before eating, which means less stress when feeding guests.
02 -
  • Don't slice the avocado until you're ready to serve, or it will brown around the edges and taste a bit flat even if it looks fine.
  • Taste the dressing on a piece of greens before pouring it on everything, because vinegar and mustard strengths vary wildly between brands.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and a confident cutting motion when slicing avocados, as tentative sawing bruises the flesh even when the knife is dull.
  • If strawberries aren't at peak flavor, toss them with a tiny pinch of sugar and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out their natural juices.
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