Best 8 Lynns Cobb Salad Recipes

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**Indulge in a Classic: Lynn's Cobb Salad and Variations**

Embrace the vibrant flavors and textures of the iconic Cobb salad, a delightful symphony of fresh ingredients. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the foundation, topped with savory bacon, juicy chicken, ripe avocado, crumbled blue cheese, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and diced tomatoes. A tangy vinaigrette dressing brings all the elements together, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

This versatile dish offers endless possibilities for customization. For a vegetarian twist, swap out the chicken for grilled tofu or tempeh. Craving a heartier option? Add sliced steak or roasted vegetables. Experiment with different dressings, such as a creamy ranch or a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette.

Dive into the collection of Cobb salad recipes presented in this article, each offering a unique take on this beloved classic. Lynn's Classic Cobb Salad serves as the foundation, featuring a step-by-step guide and helpful tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

For a lighter version, try the Chopped Cobb Salad, where the ingredients are finely diced and tossed together for a quick and easy meal. The Avocado Cobb Salad adds a creamy richness with generous slices of ripe avocado, while the BLT Cobb Salad incorporates the classic flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato with a tangy dressing.

For a flavorful twist, explore the Greek Cobb Salad, which blends Mediterranean flavors with crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon-oregano vinaigrette. If you're craving a warm and comforting meal, opt for the Warm Bacon Cobb Salad, where crispy bacon and grilled chicken are served over a bed of warm greens.

No matter your preference, there's a Cobb salad variation waiting to tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with these delectable Cobb salad recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC COBB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
4 large eggs
Kosher salt
2 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Zest (in wide strips) and juice of 1 lemon
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
2 avocados
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1 large head Bibb lettuce, torn into pieces
2 heads romaine lettuce, cut into pieces
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Meanwhile, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and let stand, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water to cool. Peel under cold running water. Chop the hard-cooked eggs and season with salt.
  • Combine the chicken, lemon zest and juice, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns and a large pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; add enough cold water to cover the chicken by 1/2 inch. Bring to a bare simmer over medium heat (do not boil) and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, shallot, mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a serving bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified; season with pepper. Dice the chicken and toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing in a separate bowl.
  • Halve, pit and dice the avocados. Season the tomatoes with salt. Add the Bibb and romaine lettuce to the serving bowl on top of the dressing. Arrange the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, chicken, avocados, tomatoes and blue cheese in rows on top of the lettuce. When ready to serve, toss the salad and season with salt and pepper.

COBB SALAD



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This Cobb salad has some of my favorite ingredients: chicken, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese and avocado.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
3 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
¾ cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Divide shredded lettuce among individual plates.
  • Evenly divide and arrange chicken, eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, avocado and green onions in a row on top of the lettuce.
  • Drizzle with your favorite dressing and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 179.1 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 915.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

COBB SALAD



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Made on the fly by Hollywood restaurateur Bob Cobb in 1937, the Cobb salad is a world-famous American dish. Here's a fresh take, with all the original appeal and an extra special presentation. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup olive oil
SALAD:
6-1/2 cups torn romaine
2-1/2 cups torn curly endive
1 bunch watercress (4 ounces), trimmed, divided
2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue or Roquefort cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 8 ingredients. While processing, gradually add canola and olive oils in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, endive and half of the watercress; toss lightly. Transfer to a serving platter. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, avocado, eggs, cheese and bacon over the greens; sprinkle with chives. Top with remaining watercress. Cover and chill until serving., To serve, drizzle 1 cup dressing over salad. Serve with remaining dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 52g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

COBB SALAD



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While the origins of a Cobb salad are still up for debate, what goes into one is fairly absolute: tender chicken breast, tangy tomatoes, perfectly hard-boiled egg and, perhaps most important, crispy bacon. This classic version relies on crumbled blue cheese and ripe avocado for creaminess, rather than a cheese or buttermilk-based dressing, making way for a mustardy shallot vinaigrette. The way each of the ingredients is prepared will depend on personal preference: Are you a chunky, chopped salad kind of person? Or do you prefer your lettuce torn and tomatoes sliced? Here, the torn and sliced approach is taken for a more elegant visual, but feel free to make it your own. It also halves nicely if you're cooking for two.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Kosher salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon whole grain or Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
4 large eggs
10 ounces thick-cut bacon (about 8 strips)
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts)
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces or coarsely chopped
6 ounces small to medium tomatoes (about 6), sliced or quartered
1 avocado, thinly sliced or chopped
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Cover shallot rings with vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to lightly pickle the shallots and infuse the vinegar. Add mustard and 3 tablespoons olive oil and, using a fork, whisk to blend. Season with salt and more pepper, if needed.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower in 4 large eggs and boil for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and run cold water over to quickly chill. (You could throw a few ice cubes into the bowl as well.) Once the eggs are properly chilled, peel them and set them aside until you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, coarsely chop bacon and set aside.
  • Drain all but roughly 2 tablespoons bacon grease from the skillet. (Toss the drained grease or reserve for another purpose.) Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large plate or cutting board.
  • Transfer any drippings (you should have at least 2 tablespoons) from the skillet to the bowl with the vinaigrette and whisk to blend, adding more olive oil if desired.
  • Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. (Alternatively, chop or slice it into bite-sized pieces.) Slice or chop the hard-boiled eggs.
  • Arrange lettuce in your largest serving bowl or platter. Drizzle about half the dressing over the lettuce and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the chicken in the center of the bowl or platter in a straight line. Place the tomatoes on one side and the eggs on the other. Place the avocado next to the eggs, and the blue cheese next to the tomatoes. Sprinkle bacon in the center of the bowl. Spoon remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1189 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LYNN'S COBB SALAD



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Make and share this Lynn's Cobb Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
seasoning salt
2 avocados, ripe, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 head red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into pieces
3 small tomatoes, diced or 2 large tomatoes
3/4 cup green onion, sliced thinly
4 eggs, hard boiled and chopped fine
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated or 2 cups blue cheese, crumbled
salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium heat until browned; drain on paper towels.
  • Season cooked chicken cubes with seasoned salt, to taste.
  • Toss avocados with lemon juice.
  • Mix and layer lettuces on a large serving platter.
  • Arrange rows of chicken, bacon, tomato, green onions, avocado, hard boiled egg, and shredded cheese on top of lettuce.
  • Serve with choice of salad dressing.

COBB SALAD



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We've been making variations of this salad for years. Funny that people don't make it much anymore. It really is good!!!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely diced
1 ounce iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped
1 ounce romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
2 ounces tomatoes, washed and chopped
1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
2 ounces bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2 ounces hard-boiled eggs, , finely chopped
2 ounces grated Roquefort cheese
salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place greens in bowl.
  • Arrange all other ingredients attractively across greens.
  • Add dressing when ready to serve or on the side.

EASY COBB SALAD



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Make this classic salad even easier: Use half a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of roasting chicken breasts at home. (Cook two extra eggs, and reserve some of the shredded chicken to make Cobb Salad Sandwiches tomorrow.)

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 10 ounces total)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 hard-cooked large eggs
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce (from 1 large head)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced medium

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove skin and discard. With your hands or two forks, shred chicken. Reserve half (1 cup) for Cobb Salad Sandwich.
  • Quarter 2 eggs and reserve 2 eggs for Cobb Salad Sandwich. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine, and top with eggs, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and remaining chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g

COBB SALAD



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Make and share this Cobb Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
3 eggs, boiled and chopped
1 head lettuce, shredded
3 cups cooked chopped chicken meat
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
1 (8 ounce) ranch dressing
fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Divide shredded lettuce among plates.
  • Evenly divide and arrange chicken, eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, avocado and green onions in a row on top lettuce. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 105.7, Sodium 296.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 9.1

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Use fresh, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful bacon. If you can, try to source local and organic ingredients.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light vinaigrette dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them. Use a ratio of 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the salad just before serving: This will prevent the lettuce from wilting and the other ingredients from getting soggy. If you must make the salad ahead of time, store the dressing and toppings separately and assemble the salad just before serving.
  • Add some crunch: Toasted nuts, croutons, or crispy fried onions add a nice crunch to the salad. This will also help to balance out the soft textures of the lettuce and tomatoes.
  • Experiment with different toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for a Cobb salad. Some popular options include hard-boiled eggs, avocado, blue cheese, and grilled chicken. Feel free to get creative and use your favorite ingredients.

Conclusion:

Lynn's Cobb Salad is a classic American salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its combination of fresh, crisp lettuce, flavorful bacon, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying salad, give Lynn's Cobb Salad a try.

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