Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

Bright salad with strawberries, avocado, feta, and spring greens for a fresh, flavorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

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.
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 top.
06 - Drizzle with prepared dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The strawberries add a surprising sweetness that makes the salad feel indulgent rather than virtuous.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to hard-boil eggs, so dinner prep feels effortless.
  • Everything stays crisp and fresh right up until you eat it, no sad wilted leaves hours later.
02 -
  • If you prep this salad more than thirty minutes ahead, the avocado will darken and the greens will start releasing water, so timing is everything.
  • The dressing proportions can be adjusted based on your vinegar's strength and personal preference, but the honey and mustard are the secret ingredients that prevent it from tasting too sharp.
03 -
  • Pat your greens completely dry before assembling or everything will slide around and the dressing will turn watery instead of coating properly.
  • Assemble this salad as close to serving time as possible, with the dressing either drizzled right before eating or passed at the table so no one ends up with a sad soggy plate.
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