ORIGINAL COBB SALAD

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Robert H. Cobb and Herbert Somborn (former husband of film star Gloria Swanson) opened the iconic hat-shaped Brown Derby Restaurant on Wilshire Blvd in the 1920s. (It later closed Sep 1980). More branches eventually opened in other parts of Los Angeles. The one at 1628 North Vine Street in Hollywood is arguably the most...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 24

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Ingredients

COBB SALAD
1/2 head finely chopped iceberg lettuce, chilled
1/2 bunch finely chopped watercress, chilled
1 small bunch chicory, finely chopped
1/2 head very finely chopped romaine lettuce, chilled
8 oz chopped roast chicken or roast turkey (depending on what story you believe and/or on the whims of the home chef)
2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
1 large avocado, finely diced
6 strips of bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped chives
1/2 c finely grated roquefort cheese
BROWN DERBY OLD-FASHIONED FRENCH DRESSING
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp english mustard (or dry mustard)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup 'salad' oil (such as vegetable oil or canola oil or corn oil or other neutral oil)

Steps:

1. DRESSING: Blend all of the French Dressing ingredients together (except the oils). Add the olive oil and salad oil, and mix well. Chill well until ready to serve the salad.
2. SALAD: Toss the greens together, and place on a platter.
3. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, and avocado over the top of the greens.
4. Sprinkle the bacon, eggs, chives and cheese on top.
5. The Brown Derby Cobb Salad was arranged in an attractive pattern for presentation when it was served. And the salad was then gently tossed at the table (with the Brown Derby Old-Fashioned French Dressing) when it was served.

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Mitchelle Gathoni

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Wow! This salad is amazing! So fresh and flavorful. I made it exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again.

Nancy yadav

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Delicious! The dressing was just the right amount of tangy and creamy. If I had to nitpick, the tomatoes could have been a bit riper, but that's just personal preference. Overall, a great recipe that I'll definitely make again.

HUSR HUSR

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This recipe is a keeper! It was incredibly easy to follow and had all the elements I love in a salad. The combination of bacon, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs was perfect, and I especially enjoyed the addition of chives for a pop of freshness.

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