Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries Avocado (Printable)

Bright mix of strawberries, avocado, crisp greens, and feta with a tangy dressing for a refreshing dish.

# 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 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 the spring greens on a large serving platter or individual plates to create an even base.
04 - Neatly arrange strawberries, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon in organized rows or sections over the greens.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the arranged components.
06 - Drizzle with the prepared balsamic vinaigrette just before serving, or present the dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready in 30 minutes, and most of that time is waiting for eggs to cool.
  • The strawberry and feta combination is unexpected enough to feel special but simple enough that nothing can go wrong.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble right before eating, making it perfect for busy spring days.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating, or the greens will start to wilt and everything becomes soggy.
  • The ripeness of your avocado makes or breaks this dish—it should yield slightly to pressure but not feel mushy.
03 -
  • Slice the strawberries no more than an hour before eating so they stay firm and don't get weepy.
  • If you're taking this somewhere, pack the dressing separately and assemble it fresh—nobody wants a soggy salad.
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