Spring Cobb Salad Strawberries (Print Version)

Bright greens with strawberries, avocado, eggs, and feta dressed in a light balsamic vinaigrette.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 9 minutes. Transfer to an ice water bath to cool completely, then peel and quarter the eggs.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Arrange spring greens on a large serving platter or individual plates as the foundation for the salad.
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 the dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinners suddenly feel fancy and effortless.
  • Every bite is different because the rows of ingredients let you control exactly what lands on your fork.
  • The strawberries and balsamic vinegar create a sweet-tart magic that somehow makes you feel healthy while eating something genuinely delicious.
02 -
  • The order of assembly matters more than you'd think: greens first, then everything else arranged on top, dressing last. If you toss it too early, the acid will start breaking down the avocado.
  • Strawberry season is fleeting, so this salad shines most in spring and early summer when the berries actually taste like strawberries instead of red water.
03 -
  • Prep everything except the avocado and dressing ahead of time, then finish assembly right before guests arrive so nothing wilts or oxidizes.
  • If you're making this for a potluck, pack the dressing separately and let people dress their own portions, which keeps everything crisp.
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