Mexican Cobb Salad
on Jun 11, 2025
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This recipe takes the classic Cobb salad and gives it a delicious Mexican twist! It’s super easy to assemble, especially if you use pre-cooked ingredients.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Tired of the same old salad? Ready to inject some serious flavor and healthy goodness into your meal routine? Look no further than our incredible Mexican Cobb Salad! This isn’t just any salad; it’s a vibrant fiesta of fresh ingredients, smoky grilled chicken, and a creamy, spicy dressing that will have your taste buds dancing.
We’ve taken the beloved American classic, the Cobb Salad, and given it a south-of-the-border makeover. Imagine crisp romaine lettuce piled high with tender grilled chicken, sweet roasted corn, tangy Cotija cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. But the real star? Our homemade chipotle ranch dressing – a creamy, smoky, and perfectly zesty concoction that ties all these amazing flavors together.
Ingredient List
- Romaine Lettuce
- Chicken Breast– chicken thighs can be used as well
- Cotjia Cheese– my favorite part about cotjia cheese is that you can shave off as much as you like from the main round
- Roasted Corn– you can sometime find frozen roasted corn a
- Pico de Gallo– you can use your favorite salsa for this recipe
- Guacamole
- Greek Yogurt
- Mayo
- Ranch Seasoning– any packet of ranch seasoning will work
- Chipotle Peppers– you can omit the peppers if you don’t love a spicey dressing
- Lime Juice– be sure to roll those limes before you juice them
- Salt– use at your own will
Step By Step
- In a large bowl add chopped romaine lettuce.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing over lettuce and toss to combine.
- Top salad with grilled chicken, Cotija cheese, roasted corn, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
- Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tip
- Customizable: Feel free to add black beans, tortilla strips, or your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe?
- YES, using a pre cooked rotisserie chicken is a great idea to cut down on time and ensure you still have a delicious salad. Feel free to use the whole chicken and not just chicken breasts.
In Our Salad ERA
Mexican Cobb Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 chicken breasts, grilled
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- 1 cup Roasted corn
- 1 cup Pico de gallo
- ½ cup Guacamole
Chipotle Ranch dressing
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning
- 2 chipotle peppers, from the can
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl add chopped romaine lettuce.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing over lettuce and toss to combine.
- Top salad with grilled chicken, Cotija cheese, roasted corn, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
- Serve and enjoy!
