By eatmundo · July 3, 2026
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A beautifully arranged American salad originating from Hollywood, the Cobb Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. It features rows of chopped crisp lettuce, grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and chives, typically served with a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Vibrant Classic Cobb Salad from another cuisine is Lyon-Style Salad (France): the two share 40% of their ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 40 ml red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Slowly whisk in 120 ml olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
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Prepare Salad Components: Wash and chop 500 g mixed greens (romaine, iceberg, watercress). Dice 600 g cooked chicken breast into ½-inch pieces. Cook and crumble 8 slices of bacon. Hard-boil 4 large eggs, peel, and chop. Dice 2 medium ripe avocados. Halve 200 g cherry tomatoes or dice 2 medium tomatoes. Crumble 150 g blue cheese. Finely chop ½ small red onion. Finely chop 2 tablespoons chives.
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Assembly: Arrange the chopped mixed greens on a large platter or in individual shallow bowls as the base.
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Arrange the remaining ingredients in distinct, attractive rows over the greens: first the diced chicken, then crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and crumbled blue cheese.
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Sprinkle the chives over the top.
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Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette generously over the entire salad just before serving. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cobb salad?
A Cobb salad is an American main-dish salad composed of chopped lettuce, bacon, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomato, and onion, typically served with a vinaigrette. It is commonly consumed as a lunch or dinner entree.
Which type of lettuce provides the best texture and structure for a classic Cobb Salad?
A mix of crisp romaine, iceberg and watercress is ideal for a classic Cobb, offering both crunch and a delicate base.
What's the best method for perfectly hard-boiled eggs for a Cobb Salad, avoiding a green ring?
Boil eggs for 9-10 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes. This stops cooking and prevents the grayish-green ring around the yolk.
What's the trick to achieving perfectly crispy bacon bits for the salad without burning them?
Cook bacon slices slowly over medium heat until uniformly crisp, or bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes on a rack. Drain thoroughly on paper towels before crumbling.
How can I prevent the diced avocado from browning too quickly in a Cobb Salad?
Toss the diced avocado with a small amount of lemon juice or a splash of the salad dressing immediately after cutting. Add it right before serving for maximum freshness.
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