Summer Cobb Salad

Summer Cobb Salad

a perfect mix of sweet with savory

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the garlic and lime dressing

For the salad

Nutritional Information

426
calories
32g
fat
17g
carbohydrates
21g
protein
128mg
cholesterol
292mg
sodium
Summer Cobb Salad

Recipe Description

This Summer Cobb Salad is a fantastically fresh and bright salad which will bring a rainbow of color to your table. I can never make this salad for my brother because he has a phobia of mixing berries or fruit with savory ingredients but I am the complete opposite – I love that combination of sweet and savory which this salad does so well.

I start by making a zingy garlic and lime dressing. I shake up my dressing in a mason jar and if any is leftover I refrigerate it and use it on another salad a day or two later. Then grill the chicken and assemble the salad ingredients in lines so that it resembles a rainbow. Enjoy!

To make my Summer Cobb Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Summer Cobb Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the dressing

    2 min
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    Place the oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, honey, cream, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper into an empty jar. Tighten the lid and shake vigorously until creamy and smooth. Chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

  2. 2

    Heat the grill pan

    5 min
    Step 2 - Summer Cobb Salad

    Preheat the grill pan on a medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Season and oil the chicken

    2 min
    Step 3 - Summer Cobb Salad

    Rub olive oil, salt and pepper into the chicken until coated evenly.

  4. 4

    Grill

    10 min
    Step 4 - Summer Cobb SaladStep 4 - Summer Cobb Salad

    Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Assemble the salad

    5 min
    Step 5 - Summer Cobb SaladStep 5 - Summer Cobb Salad

    Start by spreading the romaine over a large platter or salad bowl. Arrange the rest of the toppings in lines on the lettuce bed so it resembles a rainbow.

  6. 6

    Dress the salad

    1 min
    Step 6 - Summer Cobb Salad

    Just before serving, dress the salad with the creamy lime and garlic dressing.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Summer Cobb Salad

    Serve the salad with freshly baked bread to mop up and extra dressing.

My Summer Cobb Salad recipe is a bright rainbow meal to serve up on a sunny summer evening. Try making it soon and come back to leave a comment telling me how you get on.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Zara
April 12, 2025
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Superb salad! I made this for our summer barbecue, and everyone loved it. The mix of flavors kept everyone coming back for more. I'll be making it again soon!

Wendy
May 11, 2024
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Wow!

Alex Johnson
December 17, 2023
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Made this salad last weekend for a BBQ and it was a hit. I love the sweet and savory twist with the berries. The dressing is so easy to whip up, I gotta say it’s my new go-to for summer meals.

Izzy
October 2, 2023
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I made the Summer Cobb Salad for a picnic with friends. The blend of sweet and savory was delightful. Everyone loved it, and I felt proud sharing it. Simple and so tasty.

Nash
July 3, 2023
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This salad is a total game changer! Super fresh and delish, loved it!

Zara
May 11, 2023
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Delish!

Heather Evans
November 26, 2022
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Colorful

Amy Johnson
July 23, 2022
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Yummy!

Patricia López
March 3, 2022
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Me encanta esta ensalada de verano. Hice una vez para mis hijos y les gusto mucho. La mezcla de dulce y salado es excepcional. ¡Definitivamente la haré nuevamente!

Xander
February 27, 2022
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I made this Summer Cobb Salad last weekend. The flavors were superbly fresh. My friends loved the combination of sweet and savory. I usually keep dressing in the fridge, but it disappeared so fast. Thanks for this fantastic recipe!

Whitney James
January 5, 2022
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Wow, this Summer Cobb Salad is a game changer! My hubby wasn't sure about the fruit but after one bite, he was all in. I love how fresh and colorful it looks on the table. Plus, the dressing is like a party on its own. Totally making this again for our next BBQ.

Vera
August 30, 2021
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Wow! This Summer Cobb Salad brought joy to our family picnic! I loved how fresh everything tasted, especially with that zingy garlic and lime dressing! My kids were thrilled to see a rainbow on their plates. It's so simple yet so delicious! Can't wait to make it again!

Greg Thompson
May 15, 2021
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Super easy salad

Xenia
October 16, 2019
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Loved it! Colorful and fresh, a family hit.

Gwen
September 16, 2019
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This Summer Cobb Salad is just awesome! My friends loved it at our BBQ. I've got a thing for sweet and savory, so this hit the spot. So refreshing!

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