Best 6 Lynns Cobb Salad Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the tantalizing flavors and refreshing appeal of Lynn's Cobb Salad. Originating from the iconic Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles, this salad gained immense popularity for its symphony of flavors and textures that blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable dining experience. With its base of crisp lettuce, succulent chicken, and a symphony of savory ingredients like bacon, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled blue cheese, Lynn's Cobb Salad has become a benchmark for excellence in the culinary world. Discover the secrets behind crafting this delectable dish, as we embark on a journey to explore the best recipes for Lynn's Cobb Salad, highlighting the nuances that make it a timeless classic.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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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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

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.

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.

INDIVIDUAL COBB SALADS



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Provided by Mary Nolan

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 avocado, cut into 1/3-inch slices
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped into 1/2-inch thin shreds
Blue Cheese Dressing, recipe follows
2 ears corn, shucked, cooked, and kernels cut off the cob (about 1 cup)
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1/3 cup crumbled bacon (from about 4 pieces)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Special equipment: 4 by 3-inch ring mold or tin can with top and bottom removed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon finely minced chives

Steps:

  • Pour lemon juice over the avocado slices and set aside. Place chopped romaine in a large bowl and toss with enough blue cheese dressing to lightly coat, about 1/3 cup. Set aside remaining dressing for another use.
  • To assemble salads, place the ring mold on a chilled serving plate and fill with 1 cup of the romaine mixture, making sure that the lettuce fills the whole diameter of the bottom circumference. Carefully place 2 avocado slices on top of the lettuce on the right side of the mold, so that their curvature aligns with the mold. On the opposite side of the avocado, sprinkle corn on top of the lettuce so that it extends 1 1/2 inches from the left side of the mold. Next to the corn, sprinkle a 1/2-inch thick row of diced tomatoes. Next to the tomatoes and meeting the avocado, sprinkle a row of crumbled bacon. Garnish with a very thin row of blue cheese crumbles down the center. Carefully remove the mold by lifting straight up (some ingredients will shift). Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
  • Cook's Note: If a ring mold is unavailable, use a 12-ounce tuna can (4-inch diameter by 2-inch height) and remove the top and bottom with a can opener.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and cumin until smooth. Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and chives. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Yield: 3/4 cup
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

LAYERED COBB SALAD



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Light and packed with protein, this is easy! Adapted from Family Circle magazine. The Cobb salad was a signature menu item of the legendary Brown Derby in Hollywood, a landmark restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Variations of the salad are now served in restaurants world-wide.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups sliced romaine lettuce
1/2 lb grape tomatoes, halved
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (I use Fry Chick, vegetarian chicken)
2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced
1 large red onion, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (no need to defrost)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chunky blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
1/2 cup bacon bits

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a 14 cup glass salad bowl or trifle dish, place the washed and sliced lettuce. Pack down tightly.
  • On top of lettuce, neatly layer tomatoes, chicken, avocados, red onion, peas and cheddar cheese. Press down lightly.
  • Spread the blue cheese dressing(or ranch) over the top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Sprinkle the bacon bits on top just before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.7, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 613, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 26.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of greens for a more flavorful salad. A mix of romaine, arugula, and radicchio provides a nice balance of flavors and textures.
  • Choose high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your salad shine.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little dressing goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.
  • Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to soak into the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Cobb salad is a classic American salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of fresh ingredients, flavorful dressing, and hearty proteins, it is a salad that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, Cobb salad is a great option.

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