Classic Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb Salad American style

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 390

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Salad:

• 3 cups 120 g chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium avocado diced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
• 1 medium tomato diced
• ½ cup 75 g cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
• 2 strips cooked bacon crumbled
• ¼ cup 40 g blue cheese, crumbled
• ½ small cucumber sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp honey
• Salt and black pepper to taste
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Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Salad serving bowl
• Whisk or small jar for dressing
• Knife and cutting board

Method

 

1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash and chop lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Boil eggs and cook chicken and bacon if not already done.
2. Arrange the Salad: In a large bowl, create neat rows of lettuce, chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and blue cheese.
3. Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Toss or Drizzle: Pour dressing over salad right before serving. Toss lightly to coat.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, skip bacon and chicken and add roasted chickpeas or tofu.

You can use ranch or balsamic vinaigrette for a different flavor twist.

🧊Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Keep dressing separate to prevent sogginess.

🍽️Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 390 kcal

Protein: 22 g

Fat: 28 g

Carbohydrates: 9 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 4 g

📝Summary

The Classic Cobb Salad is one of America’s most iconic salads, combining a rainbow of fresh ingredients with bold, satisfying flavors. It’s believed to have originated in Hollywood’s Brown Derby restaurant in the 1930s, where it became an instant hit thanks to its perfect balance of textures — crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, tender chicken, and crunchy bacon.

Every forkful delivers variety: the creaminess of blue cheese contrasts with the freshness of tomato and lettuce, while the tangy vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully. Though it’s technically a salad, Cobb Salad is hearty enough to serve as a full meal — especially when loaded with protein-rich chicken and eggs.

It’s also endlessly customizable: swap in grilled shrimp or turkey, or try feta instead of blue cheese. Whether you’re prepping lunch, a light dinner, or a picnic dish, this salad offers both nutrition and satisfaction.

More than just a salad, it’s a colorful celebration of fresh, real ingredients — proof that healthy eating can be both delicious and indulgent.

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