{"id":670,"date":"2026-01-13T11:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T11:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=670"},"modified":"2026-01-13T11:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T11:30:10","slug":"cobb-salad-with-ranch-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/cobb-salad-with-ranch-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s a complete, clear Cobb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing<\/h2>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes
\nCook Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes
\nTotal Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes
\nServings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Salad:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (or mixed greens)<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or sliced<\/li>\n
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled<\/li>\n
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced<\/li>\n
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup shredded cheddar or crumbled blue cheese<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup red onion, finely sliced (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Ranch Dressing:<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • \u00bd cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc cup milk (adjust for desired thickness)<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp onion powder<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp dried dill<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd tsp dried parsley<\/li>\n
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/h2>\n

      \u00a0Prepare the Ranch Dressing<\/h3>\n

      In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
      \nTaste and adjust seasoning. Chill for 10\u201315 minutes for best flavor.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0Prepare the Salad Base<\/h2>\n

      Spread chopped lettuce evenly on a large serving platter or bowl.<\/p>\n

      Arrange the Toppings<\/h3>\n

      Neatly arrange chicken, bacon, tomatoes, eggs, avocado, cheese, and onion in rows on top of the lettuce (classic Cobb style).<\/p>\n

      Serve<\/h3>\n

      Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad or serve it on the side. Toss just before eating if desired.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0Tips & Variations<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Protein swap:<\/strong> Use grilled shrimp or turkey instead of chicken<\/li>\n
      • Healthier option:<\/strong> Use Greek yogurt only for the dressing<\/li>\n
      • Extra crunch:<\/strong> Add cucumber or toasted nuts<\/li>\n
      • Cheese choice:<\/strong> Blue cheese is traditional, but cheddar works great too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n

        Serve with crusty bread, garlic toast, or enjoy it on its own as a complete meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Here\u2019s a complete, clear Cobb\u00a0 Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time:…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":672,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670\/revisions\/672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}