Cobb Salad

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  Chicken Breast, Grilled

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  Bacon, Pork
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  Egg, Whole, Large
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  Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
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  Arugula(720g)
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  Tomato, Cherry(240g)
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  Avocado
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  Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(57g)
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  Chives, Fresh(30g)
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  Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
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  Olive oil(45g)

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  Mustard, Dijon(15g)

  Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

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  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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  1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the chicken and bacon (see recipe notes). Set aside.
2. 2Hard boil the eggs: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a low boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Let the eggs simmer at this low, gentle boil, adjusting the heat as needed, for 8 minutes for slightly jammy yolks or up to 9 minutes for fully set yolks. While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath. As soon as the eggs’ cooking time has elapsed, use the slotted spoon to carefully plunge the eggs into the ice bath. With the back of the spoon, gently crack each shell, then return them to the water (this makes the eggs easier to peel). Peel the eggs and thinly slice or dice.
3. 3Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. 4Shortly before serving, slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the avocado into 3/4-inch dice.
5. 5Assemble the salad: On a very large serving platter, place the romaine and arugula. Drizzle lightly the dressing, then toss to moisten and combine the greens evenly. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken down the center in straight line. In rows, line egg slices on one side and the bacon on the other. Place the avocado next to the bacon, and the tomatoes next to the eggs. Sprinkle the blue cheese and chives all over the top. Spoon on a little additional dressing. Enjoy immediately, with additional dressing as desired. (You also can skip the fancy block presentation, toss everything together in a giant bowl and dive in.)