Classic Cobb Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Cobb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 slices of thick-cut bacon (6 ounces); 2 hard-cooked large eggs; 2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons; 1 small head of frisee, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons; 1 small head of Bibb lettuce, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons; 1 small bunch of watercress, thick stems discarded; 2 Hass avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 cups cubed cooked rotisserie chicken; 2 plum tomatoeshalved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 1/4 pound Roquefort cheese, cubed; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

9 slices of thick-cut bacon (6 ounces)
2 hard-cooked large eggs
2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons
1 small head of frisee, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons
1 small head of Bibb lettuce, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons
1 small bunch of watercress, thick stems discarded
2 Hass avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups cubed cooked rotisserie chicken
2 plum tomatoeshalved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 pound Roquefort cheese, cubed
1 small shallot, minced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Make the dressing Preheat the oven to 425.
2
Arrange the bacon slices on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned and crisp.
4
Blot the bacon, then crumble or coarsely chop it.
5
Peel the eggs and halve them.
6
Separate the whites from the yolks and separately press them through a coarse sieve.
7
Make the dressing In a large serving bowl, gently toss the romaine with the frisee, Bibb lettuce and watercress.
8
Arrange the remaining ingredients in decorative rows over the greens in the following order: avocados, chicken, tomatoes, sieved egg white, sieved egg yolk, bacon, chives and Roquefort.
9
Make the dressing In a blender, combine the shallot, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil and blend until smooth.
10
With the machine on, gradually drizzle in the canola oil until the dressing is emulsified.
11
Season with the salt and pepper.
12
Serve the salad and pass the dressing in a gravy boat.

1054

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 slices of thick-cut bacon (6 ounces), 2 hard-cooked large eggs, 2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons, 1 small head of frisee, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons, and more.

Yes, Classic Cobb Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Cobb Salad

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