Hey, Welcome to my little corner of the internet Beyond the Bayou Blog. Today I will share Cobb Salad Recipe. Pull up a chair and let me tell you about how I discovered the magic of repurposing leftovers.
One day, I found myself staring into the fridge, pondering what to do with the leftover ingredients from last night’s Cobb salad. As I glanced at the diced chicken, crispy bacon, and ripe avocado, inspiration struck. Instead of the usual salad, why not turn these leftovers into something new and exciting?
I remembered a recipe I had stumbled upon for a hearty Cobb salad wrap. With a few tweaks and substitutions, I transformed those leftover ingredients into a delicious lunchtime treat. The combination of tender chicken, savory bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese nestled inside a soft tortilla was simply irresistible.
Since then, I’ve become a leftover aficionado, always on the lookout for creative ways to breathe new life into last night’s dinner. Whether it’s tossing leftover veggies into a stir-fry or transforming roast chicken into a comforting soup, I’ve learned that leftovers are not just food waiting to be reheated, but the building blocks of culinary creativity. If you are one of them who likes salad try Deviled Egg Potato Salad and Pickled Beets and Goat Cheese Salad.
So join me on this journey as we explore the endless possibilities of leftovers and turn yesterday’s meals into today’s culinary adventures. Let’s get cooking.
What is Cobb Salad?
A Cobb salad is a classic American dish typically served as a main course. It’s a hearty salad composed of chopped lettuce, usually romaine or iceberg, topped with rows of various ingredients.
These often include diced chicken breast, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, ripe tomatoes, avocado slices, crumbled blue cheese, and sometimes chives or green onions. The ingredients are usually arranged in neat rows on top of the lettuce, creating an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
Cobb salad is known for its versatility, as it can be customized to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. It’s often served with a tangy vinaigrette dressing on the side, though some variations use creamy dressings like ranch or blue cheese.
The salad is named after its creator, Robert Cobb, who was the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, where it was first introduced in the 1930s. Today, Cobb salad remains a popular choice in restaurants and homes across the United States.
Cobb Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Salad bowl or serving platter
- Saucepan
- Cooking pan or grill
- Paper Towels
- Kitchen timer
- Salad tongs
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 chicken breasts grilled and chopped
- 8 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 4 hard boiled eggs cut in quarters lengthwise
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 avocados sliced
- 4 oz crumbled Roquefort cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, arrange the diced chicken breast, crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, and diced avocado in rows on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives or green onions over the top of the salad.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad gently just before serving to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Cobb salad.
Notes
Nutrition
Wanna Make Cobb Salad Ahead?
You can make the salad and the dressing 2-3 hours ahead of your dinner. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Keep the salad and dressing separate until ready to serve. Here are some make-ahead tips:
- Dressing – make this in a mason jar so you can shake it well just before serving in case it separates. Serve it right out of the mason jar.
- Lettuce can be rinsed and dried ahead (a salad Spinner works best), then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Avocado should be sliced shortly before serving since avocado tends to discolor when it comes in contact with air.
- Chicken Breast can be pre-cooked and chilled (or use meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time).
- Bacon can be browned ahead. Drain on paper towels and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Eggs can be made several days in advance. Cook hard-boiled eggs and refrigerate until ready to use.