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    Home » Type » Salads

    Cobb Salad

    Published: Oct 3, 2009 · Modified: Apr 24, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    There are several stories as to the origin of this salad.  Legend has it that this salad was dreamed up as a late night snack either by or for Robert Cobb of the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood; supposedly, items where just pulled out of the fridge, chopped up, and put together in a salad.  When I was younger I always thought it was called Cobb because it’s arranged in rows just like the kernels of corn on a cob.  As lovely as this salad is, my favorite way to eat it is all mixed up.  So why bother to arrange it in such beautiful rows?  That question is like asking a woman why she likes flowers knowing that they’ll just die in a week or two.  The answer to both questions:  because they’re pretty!  :)  If you haven't checked out my giveaway, you can check it out here.  There's still time to enter!

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    Cobb Salad

     

    (Yield:  1 main-course serving)

     

    2-3 c lettuce (such as romaine or red-leaf), torn into bite-sized pieces

    1 scallion, sliced

    ¼ to ½ of an avocado, chopped

    1 tomato or ½ c cherry tomatoes, chopped

    2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped

    1 egg, hard-boiled and chopped

    ½ to 1 oz cheese, shredded or crumbled (my favorites for salad are sharp Cheddar, Roquefort, or Bleu)

    1 serving croutons

    Splash of apple cider vinegar (optional)

     

    Spread the lettuce out across a plate or large bowl.  On top of the lettuce, arrange each ingredient in a row.  Sprinkle with a little vinegar if desired.

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    1. Nutmeg Nanny says

      October 08, 2009 at 1:59 pm

      Mmmm cobb salad. I love where you talk about how women love flowers....so true!

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    2. ingrid says

      October 06, 2009 at 10:01 am

      See now I AM all about the salads! Except for onions and tomatoes I love it all!
      ~ingrid

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    3. Dawn says

      October 05, 2009 at 7:15 am

      Can never go wrong with a Cobb Salad--your looks so pretty! :)

      Reply
    4. nora@ffr says

      October 04, 2009 at 9:08 pm

      beautiful!! love the colour contrast :) perfect healthy salad! yumm!!

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    5. allijag says

      October 04, 2009 at 7:01 pm

      WOW! I think that may officially be the best looking Cobb salad I've ever seen! And I've never heard any stories of the origin - so I liked hearing about it! :)

      Reply
    6. peabody says

      October 04, 2009 at 7:01 pm

      What a gorgeous salad. I love me some Cobb...especially the bacon part.

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    7. Chaya says

      October 04, 2009 at 6:08 pm

      Your Cobb Salad looks grand, not just good, but grand. I have a lot of company coming again, next weekend, and this is a great dish for me to serve. It will brighten up the whole table.

      Your timing in sharing this is perfect. Any other pretty salads for me to make?

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      • admin says

        October 05, 2009 at 2:56 pm

        Chaya, Thank you so much! This is one of my absolute favorite salads of all time. You might like my Heirloom Tomato Salad...it's also very pretty! ;)

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    8. Barbara says

      October 04, 2009 at 8:24 am

      A good Cobb salad is sheer heaven. I had my first one in San Francisco years ago. I'd have one every day if I dared- I love bacon. Your photo is perfect.

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    9. Jen says

      October 04, 2009 at 8:22 am

      I love cobb salad and yours looks so good! So colorful!

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    10. Kristen says

      October 04, 2009 at 7:38 am

      Whew, that salad looks divine!! I love scallions. Beautiful lilies!

      Reply
    11. Reeni says

      October 04, 2009 at 7:33 am

      This is perfect!! I like the color contrasts. It looks so fresh and delicious!

      Reply
    12. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      October 04, 2009 at 5:21 am

      I know so little about cobb salad as we don't really get it here but it sure does look pretty! I love the neat little rows (it appeals to my orderly side) ;)

      Reply
    13. theUngourmet says

      October 03, 2009 at 9:30 pm

      Funny I was just reading a cookbook this evening and there was a diagram on how to set up a Cobb Salad! Your salad looks mighty delicious!

      Your flowers are beautiful too! ;D

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    14. Selba says

      October 03, 2009 at 8:29 pm

      I like how the look of the salad being arranged on the plate... yes! pretty and also the flowers :)

      Reply
    15. sophia says

      October 03, 2009 at 9:47 pm

      That salad is gorgeous. I never really appreciated a good Cobb salad until now.

      Reply

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