MY COBB SALAD: ICEBERG, TOMATO, AVOCADO, BACON, AND BLUE CHEESE

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My Cobb Salad: Iceberg, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, and Blue Cheese image

With the crunch of the iceberg and onions, the soft richness of the avocado, the saltiness of the bacon, the sweetness of the tomato, and the bite of the blue cheese, this salad has it all! And it is beautiful to boot.

Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad     Bacon     Lettuce     Tomato     Avocado     Blue Cheese     Lunch     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 ounces smoked bacon, rind removed, cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup)
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (4 cups)
2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cubed
4 ounces chilled blue cheese (preferably Roquefort), crumbled (1 cup)
4 small spring onions or scallions, white part only, trimmed, peeled, and cut into thin rounds
Yogurt and Lemon Dressing
Coarse, freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, dry skillet, brown the bacon over moderate heat until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to several layers of paper towels to absorb the fat. Blot the top of the bacon with several layers of paper towels to absorb any additional fat. Set aside.
  • In a large, shallow bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and spring onions. Toss with just enough dressing to lightly and evenly coat the ingredients. Season generously with pepper, and serve.

Johnie Pro
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Bossman 254
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Raees Farooq MaHaR
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or ham.


tam tamimi
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I've never been a big fan of Cobb salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's now one of my favorite salads.


Jane Kariuki
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Gagandeep Kaur
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, so I substituted feta cheese instead. It was still delicious.


Tanha dogar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


William Wishnia
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Santosh Kala
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it for lunch the night before.


Kylah Pascoe
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or bacon.


Lwanga Alex
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This salad is always a crowd-pleaser. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Aftab khokhar
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can easily swap out ingredients to suit my taste or what I have on hand.


Samuel Gbolahan
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This Cobb salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make.