Cobb Salad

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil for the eggs. At the same time, place a frying pan over medium heat for the bacon. This parallel cooking keeps the salad within 15 minutes.

   2 eggs80 g bacon
2. 2

   Cook the bacon for 6-8 minutes, turning as needed, until browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towel to drain, then roughly chop. The bacon should be deeply golden but not burnt, as it will continue to crisp slightly off the heat.

   80 g bacon
3. 3

   Lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes for firm but still creamy yolks. Drain and cool briefly under cold water, then peel and quarter.

   2 eggs
4. 4

   While the bacon and eggs cook, whisk together the ranch dressing: mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and water until smooth and spoonable. Add a splash more water if needed; keto ranch should be thick enough to coat the lettuce, not run off it.

   60 g mayonnaise40 g sour cream10 ml lemon juice5 g fresh dill, finely chopped1 g garlic powder1 g onion powder2 g salt1 g black pepper15 ml water
5. 5

   Arrange the chopped romaine on a large platter or divide between 2 plates. Pat the lettuce dry first if needed so the dressing clings well and the salad stays crisp.

   240 g romaine lettuce, chopped
6. 6

   Top the romaine in rows or sections with the sliced chicken breast, chopped bacon, quartered eggs, sliced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes. This classic Cobb presentation gives every bite a balanced mix of textures and flavors.

   200 g cooked chicken breast, sliced80 g bacon2 eggs1 medium (about 150 g flesh) avocado, sliced60 g blue cheese, crumbled100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
7. 7

   Spoon or drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad, then finish with sliced chives. Serve immediately while the bacon is still slightly warm and the lettuce is crisp.

   10 g chives, finely sliced60 g mayonnaise40 g sour cream10 ml lemon juice5 g fresh dill, finely chopped1 g garlic powder1 g onion powder2 g salt1 g black pepper15 ml water

Origin & History

Cobb Salad is a classic American composed salad traditionally linked to Hollywood's Brown Derby restaurant in the 1930s. It became famous for its neat rows of chopped ingredients, hearty protein, and rich dressing. Modern versions vary, but chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, and blue cheese remain central to its identity.