ORIGINAL COBB SALAD

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Robert H. Cobb and Herbert Somborn (former husband of film star Gloria Swanson) opened the iconic hat-shaped Brown Derby Restaurant on Wilshire Blvd in the 1920s. (It later closed Sep 1980). More branches eventually opened in other parts of Los Angeles. The one at 1628 North Vine Street in Hollywood is arguably the most...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 24

COBB SALAD
1/2 head finely chopped iceberg lettuce, chilled
1/2 bunch finely chopped watercress, chilled
1 small bunch chicory, finely chopped
1/2 head very finely chopped romaine lettuce, chilled
8 oz chopped roast chicken or roast turkey (depending on what story you believe and/or on the whims of the home chef)
2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
1 large avocado, finely diced
6 strips of bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped chives
1/2 c finely grated roquefort cheese
BROWN DERBY OLD-FASHIONED FRENCH DRESSING
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp english mustard (or dry mustard)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup 'salad' oil (such as vegetable oil or canola oil or corn oil or other neutral oil)

Steps:

  • 1. DRESSING: Blend all of the French Dressing ingredients together (except the oils). Add the olive oil and salad oil, and mix well. Chill well until ready to serve the salad.
  • 2. SALAD: Toss the greens together, and place on a platter.
  • 3. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, and avocado over the top of the greens.
  • 4. Sprinkle the bacon, eggs, chives and cheese on top.
  • 5. The Brown Derby Cobb Salad was arranged in an attractive pattern for presentation when it was served. And the salad was then gently tossed at the table (with the Brown Derby Old-Fashioned French Dressing) when it was served.

Sadam Shah
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This salad is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even holiday gatherings.


Raj a yadav
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I often add grilled shrimp or salmon to mine.


Rose Rose
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Hanzo Leroux
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I've made this salad many times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or bacon.


Shatrudhan yadav
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch.


MickyRay Flores02Corleone
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Md Saifuddin Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in. It's packed with营养素.


Elliot A
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I've been making this salad for years and it never disappoints. It's a classic for a reason.


Angela Ramon
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Salisu Gambo Ali
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This salad is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even holiday gatherings.


Meshack Rayz
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I often add grilled shrimp or salmon to mine.


Malook Bozdar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or bacon. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Eunice Moyo
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I've tried many Cobb salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Rahab Mwangi
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Asobila Tanko
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The bacon, blue cheese, and avocado are all so good together.


Army _BTS
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This was my first time making a Cobb salad and it turned out great. It was easy to follow the recipe and the salad was delicious.


shadhu mandal
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I've made this salad many times and it's always a hit. The dressing is particularly good, and I often use it on other salads as well.


Bill hawthorne
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This salad is a classic for a reason. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be customized to your liking, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.