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Central Valley Cobb Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Central Valley Cobb Salad, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, succulent chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This salad not only satisfies your hunger but also offers a refreshing crunch, making it perfect for warm days or as a hearty lunch option. Cobb salads have a rich history dating back to the 1930s in Hollywood, where they were famously created by Bob Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant. Each bite is a testament to culinary creativity!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- 6 cups, chopped
- Cooked chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups, diced
- Bacon
- 4 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Tomatoes
- 1 cup, diced
- Avocado
- 1, diced
- Hard-boiled eggs
- 2, sliced
- Blue cheese
- 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup
- Olive oil
- 1/2 cup
- Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon
- Honey
- 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced chicken, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled blue cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional blue cheese and bacon if desired, and with extra vinaigrette on the side.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon and eggs) • Calories: 400 • Fat: 28g • Carbs: 14g • Protein: 27g • Sodium: 650mg • Sugar: 2g
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