Classic Cobb Salad
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- Serves 8
Recipe Provided By: Cook's Illustrated
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1. Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium clove garlic pressed through a garlic press or minced to paste
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 1 large head romaine lettuce washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
- 4 ounces watercress, washed, dried, and stemmed
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, each tomato halved
- 2 medium avocados, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces, fried over medium heat until crisp (about 7 minutes) and drained on paper towels
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 403 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Fat: 31 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Sugars: 1 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in medium bowl until well combined (alternatively, shake vigorously in tight-lidded jar); set aside. (Dressing may be refrigerated in airtight container for 1 day; bring to room temperature and shake well before using.)
- FOR THE EGGS: Place eggs in medium saucepan, cover with 1 inch water, and bring to boil over high heat. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, fill medium bowl with 1 to 2 quarts ice water. Transfer cooked eggs to ice water with slotted spoon; let stand 5 minutes, then peel, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and set aside.
- FOR THE CHICKEN: Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. Adjust oven rack to 6 inches from broiler element; heat broiler. Spray broiler-pan top with vegetable cooking spray; place chicken breasts on top and broil chicken until lightly browned, 4 to 8 minutes. Using tongs, flip chicken over and continue to broil until thickest part is no longer pink when cut into and registers about 160 degrees F on instant-read thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
- TO FINISH THE SALAD: Toss romaine and watercress with 5 tablespoons vinaigrette in large bowl until coated; arrange on very large, flat serving platter. Place chicken in now-empty bowl, add 1/4 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat; arrange in row along one edge of greens. Place tomatoes in now-empty bowl, add 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and toss gently to combine; arrange on opposite edge of greens. Arrange reserved eggs and avocados in separate rows near center of greens and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle bacon, cheese, and chives evenly over salad and serve immediately.
Yield: 8 servings
3. Still Hungry?
Rather than mixing all the salad ingredients together, dress each item separately and then arrange them on a large platter.
Notes:
Note
You will need a large platter or shallow wide pasta bowl to accommodate this substantial salad. Avocado discolors quickly, so prepare it at the last possible minute, just before assembling the salad. Though watercress is traditional in cobb salad, feel free to substitute an equal amount of arugula, chicory, curly endive, or a mixture thereof. Use more blue cheese if your taste dictates. Grape tomatoes are preferred, but cherry tomatoes can be used.
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Most Helpful Reviews
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A ton of ingredients
Crystal - May 7, 2007 02:22:50 PM PSTI'm not sure why this is on the easy to make list either. What I did to make it fit in that section was....I bought that tyson pre-cooked chicken breast. I like the southwest kind because it has more flavor, bought the bagged romaine lettuce that's already torn, real bacon bits instead of cooking and slicing bacon, and all I really had to cook was the eggs. I also just poured ranch dressing on it, and could use any alternative, instead of making my own.
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For somone who does not cook, this recipe is quite easy..
katz_kul - April 18, 2007 08:13:21 PM PSTWell done. Easily made. It even tastes good and is perfect for a presentaiton.
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Calm Down
jenniferandreen - March 31, 2008 02:07:18 PM PSTGet a grip people.
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Simple Is As Simple Does
StormDevil - May 7, 2007 04:44:40 PM PSTThis is not difficult people. The kcal content also is much lower than what you'd get from a burger or a quality cut of steak. Look at the Rib Roast recipe. One serving is over 900 kcals.
Difficult? You put the first 10 ingredients in a jar and shake it up! That's difficult?? If you don't like cooking than all recipes are difficult. I get a satisfaction from making it myself. It's always cheaper and healthier than buying "prepared" foods.
I've not made this particular Cobb salad yet but it's quite similar to some I have. Looks tasty, if you're in the mood for it, doesn't it?4 of 7 found this review helpful.
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sanctimonious
Johnny T - April 27, 2008 04:23:04 PM PSTGet over yourselves! It's a good salad. Yea, there is a lot of fat. Don't eat it everyday. It's a good special occasion meal.
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