Classic Chicken Cobb Salad
A satisfying, protein-packed salad featuring crisp romaine, tender chicken, and creamy avocado. Tossed with a quick no-sugar vinaigrette to keep you full and balanced all evening.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch prep: Boiled eggs and cooked chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cups romaine lettuce (chopped), medium avocado (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Place the egg in a small pot…
- 01
Place the egg in a small pot…
Place the egg in a small pot of boiling water and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and halve.
Allow: 9 to 10 minutes
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Cook the bacon until crisp
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and chop. Leave about a teaspoon of the bacon fat in the pan (or wipe clean and add a splash of olive oil).
Look for: crisp
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Season the chicken breast with salt
Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Cook in the skillet for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let it rest briefly, then slice.
Look for: golden and fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature)
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create a quick, no-sugar vinaigrette.
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Assemble the salad by placing the chopped…
Assemble the salad by placing the chopped romaine in a large bowl. Arrange the sliced chicken, hard-boiled egg, chopped bacon, diced avocado, and blue cheese in rows on top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad…
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
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