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Cobb Salad

Cultural Context

The Cobb Salad originated in the 1930s at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California. It was created by the restaurant's owner, Bob Cobb, as a late-night snack. The salad has since become a staple in American cuisine, known for its hearty ingredients and vibrant presentation. It is often served as a main dish for lunch or dinner, appealing to those looking for a filling yet fresh meal.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
400g chicken breast
1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
200g streaky bacon strips
4 boiled eggs
12 cups cos / romaine lettuce
2 large tomatoes
2 avocados
200g gorgonzola dolce
2 tbsp chives
1 tbsp dijon mustard
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp eschallot
1/2 tsp white sugar

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful; canned chicken is budget-friendly.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat; pork bacon is often cheaper.

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Feta is lower in calories; cheddar is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the mixed greens and place them in a large bowl.

2

Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

3

Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.

4

Hard-boil the eggs, peel, and chop them into quarters.

5

Slice the avocado and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

6

Assemble the salad by layering the greens, chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese on top.

7

Drizzle with red wine vinaigrette before serving.

Cooking Techniques

choppedassembled

Equipment Needed

large saucepanlarge platterknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Cobb Salad with ChickenCobb Salad with Turkey

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