Spring Cobb with Strawberries Avocado (Print Version)

A vibrant dish with strawberries, avocado, crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, eggs, and feta cheese.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then 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 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 arranged ingredients.
06 - Drizzle with prepared vinaigrette just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, perfect for when you want something that feels fancy but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
  • The strawberry-avocado combination is unexpected enough to surprise your guests but familiar enough that everyone will actually eat it.
  • You can prep everything in advance and assemble right before serving, which means less stress when people arrive.
02 -
  • Dress the salad at the very last second because the vinegar will start turning your greens limp within minutes, which is why restaurants plate individual servings.
  • If you're cooking this for a crowd, prep everything up to the dressing step an hour or two ahead, then assemble and dress right when people are ready to eat.
03 -
  • Hard-boil your eggs the night before and keep them in the fridge so you can actually relax the morning of serving instead of juggling hot water and timers.
  • If your avocado is still firm, wrap it tightly in foil and place it in a warm spot for a few hours, or just accept that it'll have a different texture and move forward without guilt.
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