Cobb salad was created at the Brown Derby, which opened in Los Angeles in 1926. Owner Robert Cobb placed diced vegetables, chicken and cheese on a bed of greens, and topped it all with his French dressing. Most of the ingredients for this recipe can be found at supermarket salad bars.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons honey-Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 4 1/2-ounce packages baby greens
2 cups diced smoked turkey or chicken (about 10 ounces)
2 cups diced plum tomatoes
1 1/2 cups diced avocados
1 cup chopped peeled hard-boiled eggs
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Blend first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Divide greens among 6 plates. Place rows of turkey, tomatoes and avocados atop greens. Sprinkle each salad with eggs, bacon and blue cheese. Drizzle salads with dressing and serve.
