🇺🇸 USA · Food
Vibrant Classic Cobb Salad
By eatmundo · July 3, 2026
🇺🇸 USA 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.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
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For the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Slowly whisk in 6 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
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Prepare Salad Components: Wash and chop 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, iceberg, watercress). Cook 2 large chicken breasts, then dice into ½-inch pieces. Cook and crumble 6 slices of bacon. Hard-boil 2 large eggs, peel, and chop. Dice 1 large ripe avocado. Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes or dice 2 medium tomatoes. Crumble ½ cup blue cheese. 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, 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
Which type of lettuce provides the best texture and structure for a classic Cobb Salad?+
A mix of crisp romaine and tender butter lettuce is ideal for a classic Cobb, offering both crunch and a delicate base. Iceberg can also be included for extra crispness.
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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