The Cobb salad is a classic American salad that originated in the 1930s at the Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles.
This iconic salad is made with mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, and blue cheese, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make a delicious Cobb salad with all the classic ingredients.
Recipe Details:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes (for grilling the chicken)
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Servings: 4-6 people
Health Benefits of Cobb Salad
The Cobb salad is a nutritious and delicious meal that’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.
The grilled chicken provides lean protein, while the avocado adds healthy fats. The mixed greens and vegetables add fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the salad.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 1 pound grilled chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Execution:
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it’s cooked through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Hard-Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit for 12-15 minutes, then rinse them with cold water and peel them.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, diced eggs, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
Additional Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh produce and real bacon, to make the best Cobb salad.
- Customize the salad to your taste by adding or subtracting ingredients. For example, you could add some diced tomatoes or subtract the blue cheese.
- Serve the salad as a main course or as a side dish.
