Looking for a salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious? Dive into the classic Cobb Salad topped with the iconic Brown Derby Dressing—a perfect blend of fresh greens, lean proteins, and creamy, tangy flavors that make eating healthy anything but boring!
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Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 30 mins | Chill Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- ½ head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- ½ bunch watercress, stems removed, finely chopped
- 1 bunch chicory lettuce, finely chopped
- ½ head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, skinned, seeded, and finely diced
- ½ lb smoked turkey breast, finely diced
- 6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp water
- ⅛ tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Serving:
- Fresh French bread
Directions
1. Prepare the Greens
- Finely chop all lettuces (almost minced).
- Arrange in rows in a chilled salad bowl.
2. Prep Toppings
- Finely dice tomatoes, turkey, avocado, eggs, and bacon.
- Arrange in neat rows over the greens.
- Sprinkle with blue cheese and chives.
3. Make the Dressing
- In a blender, combine water, sugar, salt, Worcestershire, vinegar, lemon juice, pepper, and mustard. Blend until smooth.
- With the blender running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified.
- Stir in minced garlic. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Serve
- Present the salad in its arranged form at the table.
- Toss with dressing just before serving.
- Serve in chilled bowls with fresh French bread.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Elegant Presentation: The rows of colorful ingredients make it a showstopper.
- Flavor-Packed Dressing: Tangy balsamic and garlic elevate every bite.
- Perfect for Entertaining: Prep ahead and assemble last minute.
Tip: Keep all ingredients chilled until serving for maximum freshness.
Enjoy this timeless salad as a light lunch or impressive starter! 🥗✨
