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The Cobb Salad is a classic American salad originating from the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California, around the 1930s. It is typically composed of chopped salad greens, chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and Roquefort or blue cheese. The ingredients are traditionally arranged in neat rows rather than tossed, offering a distinct visual presentation. The salad is finished with a red wine vinaigrette and remains a staple in American steakhouses and restaurants.
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Cobb Salad ranks #9 of 108 in the Salad ranking, behind Fattoush, ahead of Salade Lyonnaise.
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Who invented the Cobb Salad?
The Cobb Salad was created in the 1930s by Bob Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California. According to legend, he threw together leftovers for a late-night snack, and it quickly became a massive hit.
What are the traditional ingredients in a Cobb Salad?
A classic Cobb Salad features chopped salad greens, chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and Roquefort or blue cheese. The ingredients are typically arranged in neat, parallel rows rather than tossed together.
What kind of dressing goes on a Cobb Salad?
The traditional dressing for a Cobb Salad is a classic red wine vinaigrette. This typically includes ingredients like olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to complement the rich ingredients.
How should a Cobb Salad be served?
Unlike many other salads, a proper Cobb Salad is usually presented with the ingredients arranged in distinct rows on top of a bed of greens. It is traditionally chopped finely and tossed tableside with the dressing right before eating.
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