Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printer Version)

A fresh mix of spring greens, strawberries, avocado, eggs, and feta with a tangy dressing for a bright meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then 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 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 arranged ingredients.
06 - Drizzle with prepared dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can have lunch ready before you've even finished your first cup of coffee.
  • The strawberries add a surprising sweetness that makes everyone at the table pause and ask what just happened to their salad.
  • It's satisfying enough to eat as a main dish, yet light enough that you won't regret it an hour later.
02 -
  • Don't assemble this salad more than a few minutes before serving, or the greens will start weeping and the strawberries will break down into the dressing—freshness is the whole point.
  • If you're making this ahead for a lunch at work, keep all the components separate and assemble it right before eating, which takes maybe two extra minutes but makes all the difference.
03 -
  • Pat your spring greens dry before assembling—wet greens dilute the dressing and make everything feel soggy rather than crisp.
  • If you're eating this as your main course rather than a side, don't be shy about the proportions of protein; add extra eggs, more bacon, or a palm-full of chickpeas to make it more substantial.
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