A Cobb salad is a type of salad that typically consists of chopped salad greens (such as lettuce, watercress, endives, and arugula), diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, grilled chicken breast, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, crumbled blue cheese, and red wine vinaigrette. The origins of the Cobb salad are somewhat shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have been created by Robert H. Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California, in the 1930s.
Cobb Salad
4
servings30
minutesCobb salads are known for their combination of flavors and textures, with the crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, salty bacon, and tangy blue cheese all contributing to the dish’s appeal. They are also considered to be a balanced meal, with a mix of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
Ingredients
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, diced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and diced
4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
- Dressing
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, diced avocado, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, sliced eggs, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.