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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
400 g flank steak
2 chicken breasts thinly cut into 4
2 avocados
2 tomatoes
100 g rocket
6 rashes of bacon grilled
2 cloves garlic, chopped
0.5 tablespoon paprika
0.5 tablespoon oregano
0.5 teaspoon cayenne
0.5 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sauce
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
60 mls olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
50 g blue cheese
100 mls olive oil
salt
pepper

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 marinade by combining garlic, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, brown sauce, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a large bowl.

2

Add the flank steak and chicken to the marinade, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.

3

Heat a grill pan on high heat for 5 minutes, then grill the chicken for 4 minutes on each side and the steak for 7 minutes on each side for medium rare.

4

Remove the cooked chicken and steak from the grill pan and let cool.

5

Cut the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large bowl.

6

Prepare the avocados by cutting them in half, removing the stone, and slicing them into wedges, then add to the bowl.

7

Cut the bacon into squares and add to the bowl along with the rocket, seasoning with salt and pepper.

8

Make the dressing by mixing mustard, lime juice, crumbled blue cheese, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl.

9

Cut the steak and chicken into 5 mm thick slices and place on a clean tray.

10

Dress the salad with the dressing and mix everything together.

11

Serve by laying out the steak, then the chicken on top, and spooning the salad over the meat, finishing with a drizzle of dressing.

Cooking Techniques

choppedassembled

Equipment Needed

grill pantongs2 large bowlssmall bowlspoonchopping boardsharp knifetray

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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