Hearty American salad with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and eggs over fresh greens
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 slices bacon
→ Vegetables & Greens
03 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, iceberg, arugula)
04 - 1 large avocado, diced
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dairy & Eggs
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
→ Other
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest, then slice thinly.
02 - Place bacon in skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place eggs in saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to ice bath, peel, and quarter.
04 - Place salad greens in large serving bowl or divide evenly among 4 individual bowls.
05 - Neatly arrange grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and egg quarters in rows or sections over the greens.
06 - Drizzle with ranch dressing just before serving or serve dressing on the side.
