Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

Bright mix of strawberries, avocado, greens, and feta dressed with tangy vinaigrette for a fresh spring dish.

# 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 1/2 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, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes. Transfer 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 in an even layer.
04 - Neatly arrange strawberries, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in rows or sections over the greens for visual presentation.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the arranged ingredients.
06 - Drizzle with prepared vinaigrette just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet feels elegant enough for guests.
  • Those strawberries paired with balsamic create a moment of surprise in every bite that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • Everything stays crisp and fresh because you're building it right before eating, not drowning it in dressing hours ahead.
02 -
  • Hard-boil your eggs the morning of, not the night before, because they'll taste fresher and peel more easily when there's less time for that gray-green ring to develop around the yolk.
  • Slice your avocado just before assembling the salad; cutting it too early means you'll watch it turn brown and sad, and no amount of lemon juice fully prevents that heartbreak.
03 -
  • Pat your greens dry with a clean towel before arranging them; excess water is the enemy of crispness and makes dressing slide off instead of cling.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress the salad only minutes before eating; this single habit is what separates a limp salad from a transcendent one.
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