Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries (Printable Version)

A vibrant spring mix with strawberries, avocado, crisp greens, and tangy feta in a light dressing.

# 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

# Directions:

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 combined and emulsified.
03 - Arrange spring greens on a large serving platter or individual plates, creating an even base layer.
04 - Neatly arrange strawberries, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in organized rows or sections over the greens.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
06 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, or serve on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can go from craving salad to eating it faster than you'd think.
  • The strawberries and avocado make it feel indulgent rather than virtuous, so you actually look forward to eating it.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and easily vegetarian, so nobody at the table feels like they're settling for less.
02 -
  • Don't slice the avocado until you're ready to assemble; it browns quickly and nobody wants a sad-looking salad even if it tastes fine.
  • The dressing is the backbone of this entire dish, so take a minute to actually whisk it properly instead of just stirring it together.
03 -
  • Keep the dressing separate if you're making this ahead, then dress just before serving so nothing gets soggy.
  • If you're bringing this somewhere, pack the components separately and assemble it when you arrive for the best texture and presentation.
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