Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

A fresh mix of strawberries, avocado, crisp greens, and feta for a vibrant springtime 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool, 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.
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, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like self-care.
  • The combination of strawberries and avocado is unexpectedly magical—sweet, creamy, and totally different from what you'd normally expect in a salad.
  • You can prep everything in advance and assemble it right before eating, so it's perfect for meal prep or entertaining without stress.
02 -
  • Don't slice your avocado more than an hour before serving, or it will oxidize to an unappetizing gray-brown—a little lemon juice helps, but timing is your real friend here.
  • The dressing is an emulsion, which means whisking matters; rushing it results in oil pooling at the bottom, leaving you with separated sadness by the time you serve.
03 -
  • Prep everything the night before except the avocado and dressing, then assemble just before serving for maximum freshness and crunch.
  • If your strawberries aren't as sweet as you'd hoped, a tiny pinch of sugar in the dressing compensates without anyone tasting it directly.
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