Spring Cobb with Strawberries Avocado (Print Version)

A fresh spring salad with strawberries, avocado, greens, feta, and a bright dressing for a light meal.

# 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:

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 bath 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 - Distribute spring greens evenly over 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 evenly over the composed salad.
06 - Drizzle with prepared dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes because most of the work is just slicing and arranging.
  • Sweet strawberries mixed with tangy feta create this unexpected flavor moment that keeps surprising you with every bite.
  • You get to eat something that feels indulgent but is actually packed with real vegetables and protein.
02 -
  • Assemble this salad as close to serving time as possible—once the dressing hits the greens, they start wilting within about 10 minutes.
  • The secret to this working is the balance between soft (avocado, eggs), crisp (cucumber, greens), and juicy (strawberries, tomatoes)—don't skip any category or it feels unfinished.
03 -
  • If your strawberries are slightly underripe, toss them with the balsamic dressing 5 minutes before assembling—the vinegar coaxes out sweetness and softens them slightly.
  • Make extra dressing because this salad is so absorptive that what seems like enough always disappears partway through eating.
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