Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cobb Salad
Bring the restaurant favorite home with this hearty Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cobb Salad Recipe. Loaded with tender chicken, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, juicy tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s a full meal in a bowl that’s fresh, colorful, and satisfying. Topped with a homemade red wine vinaigrette, this salad is easy to make, customizable, and perfect for family dinners, meal prep lunches, or entertaining.
Servings 4 Large Servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens romaine, iceberg, or spring mix
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
- 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large avocado diced
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
FOR THE DRESSING - Red Wine Vinaigrette Style
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon honey optional, for balance
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
MAKE THE DRESSING
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon, garlic, and honey. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
Prep the Salad Base:
- Arrange the salad greens evenly over a large serving platter or bowl.
Arrange the Toppings:
- Neatly line up chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese across the greens (like Cheesecake Factory’s signature presentation).
Finish and Serve:
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.