{"id":74632,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cobb-salad\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:28:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T18:28:58","slug":"cobb-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cobb-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Cobb Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"
Salads don’t necessarily have a reputation for being filling and<\/em> delicious, but the Cobb salad is different. It’s one of those favorite restaurant salads that hits on so many levels: flavorful toppings, crisp lettuce and sweet-and-tangy vinaigrette. Cobb salad is a type of chopped salad<\/a>. However, instead of tossing all the ingredients together, the salad is composed: Each topping is placed separately on the lettuce. Although the ingredients sometimes vary, a Cobb salad is usually made with lettuce, chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese and a red wine vinaigrette.<\/p>\n The visual appeal is strong, but the flavors are what really set this salad apart. It’s smoky, savory, creamy, crunchy and salty, all at once.<\/p>\n This vinaigrette couldn’t be easier to make. Combine all the ingredients (except the oils) in a blender or food processor. With the motor running, gradually add the canola and olive oils in a steady stream to create an emulsification. Store the dressing in the refrigerator until it’s time to eat. Give it a firm shake or whisk it before using it.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> The dressing can be made several days in advance. It’s good for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, so feel free to double the recipe if you want to have extra dressing on hand.<\/p>\n This is the only time-consuming part of this recipe, but it can be done in advance if you like. Store each chopped ingredient separately in airtight containers until you’re ready to compose the salad.<\/p>\n We’ll start with the greens: Wash and chop the romaine, endive and watercress. To keep lettuce from wilting<\/a>, make sure the lettuce is spun as dry as possible. Then, chop the chicken, tomatoes, avocado and eggs into 1\/2- to 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. For the cheese and bacon, you won’t need a knife at all; these ingredients should crumble in your hands.<\/p>\n Now comes the fun part! Toss the lettuces together and place them in a large bowl or on a platter. Arrange each of the remaining ingredients in a pattern over the lettuce. You can make a line of each ingredient, or you can place piles of each in colorful circles. Feel free to sprinkle everything randomly, and the salad will still taste great!<\/p>\n Finish the salad by topping it with the chives. When you’re ready to eat, drizzle 1 cup of the dressing over the salad, serving the remaining dressing on the side if you choose.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> If you’re making this salad in advance, assemble the salad without the dressing and avocado, adding these ingredients just before serving.<\/p>\n Yes, but there’s a trick to it.\u00a0Meal prep this salad by layering the ingredients as instructed in the directions, skipping the avocado (it becomes brown when exposed to oxygen). Then, cover it and store it in the refrigerator. If you spun the lettuce very dry, the salad can last in this state as long as five days. When you’re ready to eat, add the avocado and dressing.<\/p>\n Rumor has it that the salad was invented in the late 1930s at the Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles. Owner Robert Cobb found himself hungry and surrounded by leftovers. He put a little of this and a little of that on a bed of lettuce. The resulting salad was so delicious, he shared it with his friend Sid Grauman. Grauman came back asking for the “Cobb salad,” and before long, it was a favorite among movie stars and celebrities.<\/p>\n It landed on the menu at the Brown Derby, where it was prepared tableside. Part of the appeal was the spectacle of seeing a salad come together right in front of your eyes. Today, the salad usually comes prearranged, displaying strips of ingredients that you mix together in your bowl.<\/p>\n Most of the ingredients in a standard Cobb salad are pretty healthy already. Chicken is a lean source of protein, hard-boiled eggs are filled with vital nutrients, avocados contain heart-healthy fats and tomatoes are a good source of the antioxidant lycopene. If you’re concerned with fat or sodium intake, skip the cheese and bacon and add in vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.<\/p>\n When it comes to the salad dressing, you can do a few things to lighten it up. To make a dressing that’s low-carb and keto-friendly, skip the sugar and Worcestershire sauce. You could also use 100% olive oil to adhere closer to the Mediterranean diet, although it will have a stronger flavor if you skip the canola oil.<\/p>\n You can use any method you like to cook the chicken. We like pan-roasted<\/a> or grilled chicken breasts<\/a> to ensure the chicken stays juicy as it cooks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cobb salad might have started with a handful of leftovers, but it has become a classic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7954,"featured_media":74636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307384,304046,307330,307344,304173,306594,304328,305487,304430,304338,304433,306600,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,307684,304297,304268,307307,304450,304455,307698,307383,324623,306625,306571,304150,303883,307614],"categories-v2":[308623,310411,308650,310369,310376,312479,309455,312483,308984,308481,310796,308830,308992,308833,312496,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,310659,308308,259483,310342,308857,308860,310669,310410,309177,312554,312458,309434,308476,312574,310591],"coauthors":[50034],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Peach 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Combine all the ingredients (except the oils) in a blender or food processor. With the motor running, gradually add the canola and olive oils in a steady stream to create an emulsification. Store the dressing in the refrigerator until it's time to eat. Give it a firm shake or whisk it before using it. Editor's Tip: The dressing can be made several days in advance. It's good for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, so feel free to double the recipe if you want to have extra dressing on hand."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Get choppin'","text":"This is the only time-consuming part of this recipe, but it can be done in advance if you like. Store each chopped ingredient separately in airtight containers until you're ready to compose the salad. We'll start with the greens: Wash and chop the romaine, endive and watercress. To keep lettuce from wilting, make sure the lettuce is spun as dry as possible. Then, chop the chicken, tomatoes, avocado and eggs into 1\/2- to 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. For the cheese and bacon, you won't need a knife at all; these ingredients should crumble in your hands."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Compose and dress","text":"Now comes the fun part! Toss the lettuces together and place them in a large bowl or on a platter. Arrange each of the remaining ingredients in a pattern over the lettuce. You can make a line of each ingredient, or you can place piles of each in colorful circles. Feel free to sprinkle everything randomly, and the salad will still taste great! Finish the salad by topping it with the chives. When you're ready to eat, drizzle 1 cup of the dressing over the salad, serving the remaining dressing on the side if you choose. Editor's Tip: If you're making this salad in advance, assemble the salad without the dressing and avocado, adding these ingredients just before serving."}],"recipeYield":"6 servings (1-1\/4 cups dressing)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lindsay D. Mattison"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 575 calories","fatContent":"52g fat (8g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"147mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1171mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"10g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"5g fiber)","proteinContent":"20g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.9444447,"reviewCount":18,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Cobb Salad","description":"Check out this video for how to make a Cobb Salad","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/ZctesGSf\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2023-03-10 18:06:27","duration":"P0DT0H1M8S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/ZctesGSf-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LadyDiBellevue"},"reviewBody":" Delicious salad. <\/p> <\/p> 2 tsps salt in 1 cup of dressing was far too much, especially with the salty ingredients like the cheese and bacon. Wondered if it was a typo, reduced to 1\/2 tsp, and it was much better.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"This is a very good dinner salad. The dressing is great and not to vinegar forward which I like. Relatively easy to put together with the available mixed greens you can buy. Even hubby was happy with this for dinner and it does fill you up. I will be making this one often.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHammer"},"reviewBody":"Cobb is my favorite salad. I add extra blue cheese and use blue cheese salad dressing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleScooter"},"reviewBody":"I've only made the salad dressing in this recipe. It is a very popular dressing in our house and always gets raves. If I don't have dry mustard powder, which really makes a difference in this recipe, I'l use 1 to 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard. Making this again this week! Thank you for posting!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"This was great! We really enjoyed it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSnow"},"reviewBody":"my children were asking for more. we used a few different ingredients and used some molasses and bacon seasonings on our chicken but they asked me to make this again soon. going to blog about it","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"AWESOME salad!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"This salad was so pretty and so good. You can put anything you want on it. I added ham instead of chicken then put on some cheese, olives & celery. The dressing I have already made again just to put on regular salads. This one is a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFish"},"reviewBody":"I love Cobb Salad and this is a good one. The dressing is wonderful! I have been making the dressing since it was first published. It tastes great on any salad. A keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanApple"},"reviewBody":"Great dressing and good solid recipe! I served this as a build your own salad, and my kids enjoyed creating their own versions. Wonderful way to get my kids interested in trying to new things, and eating more salad!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChilli"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious. I didn't have avocado, so I left it out and subbed in balsamic vinegar for the red wine vinegar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Orange8Ball"},"reviewBody":"One of my favorite salads. The dressing is light and tasty. Exactly what the cobb salad dressing should be. I added a bit of green onion to mine but otherwise it was just the same.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBone"},"reviewBody":"Very pretty salad. I have made it several times. It is very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanGlasses"},"reviewBody":"OH MY GOSH What a great Salad..my family loved it and I didnt even have the Avacado..wonderful salad..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Since I didn't have a rectangular platter like the one shown, I used an oval platter. It looks so pretty and is a perfect summer meal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTooth"},"reviewBody":"This was the best cobb salad I have ever had. The dressing was amazing everything went together great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"First time I ever made this and it was AWESOME!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"Husband is a diabetic & picked this for me to make for him for dinner just from the picture. 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\nOnce you master a few simple prep steps, you’ll find that you can make a yummy Cobb salad at home, too. The entire recipe\u2014including the dressing\u2014is surprisingly easy to make.<\/p>\nWhat is Cobb salad?<\/h2>\n
Cobb Salad Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the dressing<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Get choppin’<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Compose and dress<\/h3>\n
Can you make Cobb salad ahead?<\/h2>\n
Cobb Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
Why is it called ‘Cobb salad’?<\/h3>\n
How do you make a healthy Cobb salad?<\/h3>\n
How should you cook the chicken for Cobb salad?<\/h3>\n
How should you cook the chicken for Cobb salad?<\/h3>
Can you make Cobb salad ahead of time?<\/b><\/h3>For best results, assemble the salad just before serving. Much of the prep, though, such as cooking the eggs and chicken, and chopping the vegetables, could be done in advance. Main-dish salads are good and good for you\u2014dig in to these 75 healthy recipes.<\/a>
What can you serve with Cobb salad?<\/b><\/h3>You can never go wrong with an easy homemade bread.<\/a> Or pick your favorite restaurant copycat soup<\/a> to serve alongside.
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