Classic Cobb Salad

Invented at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, this composed salad is a meal in itself. Rows of chopped ingredients—Chicken, Onion, Bacon, Bleu cheese, Avocado, boiled Eggs, Tomato—sit atop a bed of mixed greens, dressed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette.

30mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
AmericanCuisine
Classic Cobb Salad

Ingredients

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Proteins

2
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast
  • 6 slices Bacon

Produce

4
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 large Avocado
  • 2 tbsp Chives

Dairy & Eggs

2
  • 3 hard-boiled Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese

Sauces & Oils

3
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 minced Garlic Clove

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Tags

HollywoodHigh ProteinMain CourseClassicSaladAmericanGluten Free

Instructions

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Whisk red_wine_vinegar, dijon_mustard, garlic_clove, salt, and pepper; slowly stream in olive_oil to make the vinaigrette.

Arrange the mixed_greens in a large wide bowl or platter.

Arrange the toppings (chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, blue_cheese) in neat, distinct rows (strips) across the greens.

Sprinkle chopped chives over the top.

Present the salad visually composed at the table.

Toss gently with the dressing just before serving.