Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

Vibrant salad featuring strawberries, avocado, crisp greens, feta cheese, and a tangy balsamic dressing.

# What You 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 emulsified.
03 - Arrange the spring greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
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 over the top of the arranged ingredients.
06 - Drizzle with the prepared dressing just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, yet tastes like you spent the afternoon cooking.
  • The strawberries add a surprise sweetness that makes people pause mid-bite and ask what that flavor is.
  • You can prep everything ahead and dress it just before eating, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and adapts effortlessly to dietary preferences without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • Don't slice avocado more than 15 minutes before assembly, or it will brown and look tired no matter how fresh it started.
  • The dressing's emulsion depends on whisking steadily; a real whisk beats a fork every single time and takes about the same effort.
  • Serve immediately after dressing, because spring greens wilt faster than you'd expect, especially when warm feta is involved.
03 -
  • Toast some pecans or walnuts in a dry pan for two minutes to add crunch and nuttiness that complements the strawberries in unexpected ways.
  • Chill your serving platter for 10 minutes before assembly so the greens stay crisp longer, a trick learned from watching a restaurant kitchen work.
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