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The modern Cobb

Published by Chatelaine on 8/1/2009

We've updated this classic salad by replacing iceberg lettuce with peppery arugula, subbing pancetta for bacon and adding asparagus.

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Ingredients

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices of pancetta
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) snipped chives
  • Generous pinches of salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled Gorgonzola or Stilton, about 3 oz (90 g)
  • 1 avocado, peeled
  • 8 cups (2 L) baby arugula or spinach
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes
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  1. Coat a frying pan with oil and set over medium. Add chicken and cook until golden, 3 to 4 min per side. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, turning occasionally, until springy when pressed, 6 to 8 more min. Remove to a plate. Add pancetta to pan. Cook over medium until crisp, 2 to 3 min per side. Remove to a paper towel. Partially fill a large frying pan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Snap tough ends from asparagus and discard. Boil asparagus until tender-crisp, 3 min. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, stir buttermilk with chives, salt and pepper. Crumble in cheese. Then, using a fork, mash cheese until mixed into the dressing. It should be a little lumpy. Remove and discard avocado pit. Slice avocado and chicken. Divide arugula between plates. Top with asparagus, chicken, tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle with dressing. Add pancetta.
  • 37 g protein
  • 21 g fat
  • 15 g carbohydrates
  • 7 g fibre
  • 382 mg calcium
  • 383 calories

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