Cobb Salad
A classic American salad featuring rows of chopped ingredients including chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, and blue cheese.
Origin & history
Created in the 1930s at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, the salad was named after the owner, Robert Howard Cobb. It was designed to use up leftovers from the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Greens
Toppings
The method
Step by step
- 01
Prepare Ingredients
15 minChop all ingredients into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
Uniformity makes for a better presentation.
- 02
Arrange
5 minLay the lettuce on a platter and arrange the toppings in neat, distinct rows.
The rows are the signature look of a Cobb salad.
- 03
Dress
2 minDrizzle with a vinaigrette just before serving.
Serve dressing on the side to keep greens crisp.
Chef tips
- — Use high-quality bacon.
- — Add avocado last to prevent browning.
Common mistakes
- — Over-dressing the salad.
- — Using warm ingredients that wilt the lettuce.
Substitutions
- Blue Cheese → FetaFor a milder flavor
Storage & serving
Store components separately; assemble just before eating.
Serve chilled on a large platter.
Food safety
Keep eggs and chicken refrigerated until assembly.
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