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A popular American salad

The Cobb salad is a classic American salad that is known for its combination of fresh ingredients and distinctive presentation. It is traditionally made with chopped salad greens, tomato, crisp bacon, grilled or roasted chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chives, Roquefort cheese, and a red-wine vinaigrette.

History[edit]

The Cobb salad was created in the 1930s at the Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles, California. It is named after the restaurant's owner, Robert Howard Cobb. According to legend, the salad was invented late one night when Cobb was hungry and combined various leftovers he found in the kitchen.

Ingredients[edit]

The main ingredients of a Cobb salad include:

Lettuce: Typically a mix of iceberg, watercress, endive, and romaine.
Tomato: Fresh and diced.
Bacon: Cooked until crisp and crumbled.
Chicken: Grilled or roasted, then diced.
Eggs: Hard-boiled and chopped.
Avocado: Sliced or diced.
Chives: Finely chopped.
Roquefort cheese: Crumbled.
Vinaigrette: A red-wine vinaigrette is commonly used.

Preparation[edit]

The Cobb salad is known for its presentation, with ingredients arranged in neat rows on a plate or tossed together. The salad is often served as a main course due to its hearty ingredients.

Variations[edit]

While the traditional Cobb salad has a specific set of ingredients, many variations exist. Some versions substitute blue cheese for Roquefort, or use different types of lettuce. Grilled shrimp or turkey can be used in place of chicken, and some recipes include additional vegetables such as cucumber or bell pepper.

Cultural Impact[edit]

The Cobb salad has become a staple in American cuisine and is widely available in restaurants across the United States. It is often featured on menus as a healthy and satisfying option.

Related pages[edit]

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-{{Infobox dish
+{{short description|A popular American salad}}
-| name = Cobb Salad
+{{Use American English|date=October 2023}}
-| image = Cobb salad, 9 May 2006.jpg
+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
-| caption = A classic Cobb Salad
-| alternate_name =
+[[File:Cobb_salad,_15_October_2010.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional Cobb salad]]
-| country = United States
-| region = California
+The '''Cobb salad''' is a classic American salad that is known for its combination of fresh ingredients and distinctive presentation. It is traditionally made with chopped salad greens, tomato, crisp bacon, grilled or roasted chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chives, Roquefort cheese, and a red-wine vinaigrette.
-| creator = Bob Cobb
-| course = Main
-| served = Cold
-| main_ingredient = Lettuce, tomato, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, Roquefort cheese, chives, red-wine vinaigrette
-| variations =
-| calories =
-}}
-The '''Cobb salad''' is a main-dish American [[garden salad]] typically made with chopped salad greens (iceberg lettuce, watercress, endives, and Romaine lettuce), tomato, crisp bacon, boiled, grilled or roasted (but not fried) chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chives, Roquefort cheese, and red-wine vinaigrette. Originating from the [[United States]], specifically California, the Cobb salad was created in the 1930s by Bob Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles. It is not only a staple of American cuisine but also a popular dish worldwide, known for its rich texture and savory flavors that blend together in a harmonious mix.
 ==History==
-The creation of the Cobb salad is attributed to Bob Cobb, the proprietor of the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant. According to legend, Cobb had not eaten until near midnight, so he mixed together leftovers he found in the kitchen along with some bacon cooked by the restaurant's chef, and tossed it with their French dressing. This impromptu meal became an instant favorite and was added to the menu. It quickly gained popularity, especially among Hollywood's elite, and has since become a classic American salad.
+The Cobb salad was created in the 1930s at the [[Brown Derby]] restaurant in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. It is named after the restaurant's owner, [[Robert Howard Cobb]]. According to legend, the salad was invented late one night when Cobb was hungry and combined various leftovers he found in the kitchen.
 ==Ingredients==
-The classic Cobb salad ingredients include:
+The main ingredients of a Cobb salad include:
-* [[Lettuce]] (traditionally a mix of iceberg, watercress, endives, and Romaine)
-* [[Tomato]]es
+* [[Lettuce]]: Typically a mix of iceberg, watercress, endive, and romaine.
-* Crisp [[bacon]]
+* [[Tomato]]: Fresh and diced.
-* [[Chicken breast]], boiled, grilled, or roasted
+* [[Bacon]]: Cooked until crisp and crumbled.
-* [[Hard-boiled eggs]]
+* [[Chicken]]: Grilled or roasted, then diced.
-* [[Avocado]]
+* [[Egg (food)|Eggs]]: Hard-boiled and chopped.
-* [[Chives]]
+* [[Avocado]]: Sliced or diced.
-* [[Roquefort cheese]]
+* [[Chives]]: Finely chopped.
-* [[Vinaigrette]], specifically red-wine vinaigrette
+* [[Roquefort]] cheese: Crumbled.
-Variations of the salad can include different types of lettuce, cheeses, and dressings, but the listed ingredients are considered the traditional components that define a Cobb salad.
+* [[Vinaigrette]]: A red-wine vinaigrette is commonly used.
 ==Preparation==
-To prepare a Cobb salad, the lettuce is washed, dried, and chopped into bite-sized pieces. Tomatoes are diced, and the bacon is cooked until crisp and then crumbled. The chicken breast is cooked (usually boiled, grilled, or roasted) and then diced. Hard-boiled eggs are peeled and either chopped or sliced. Avocado is peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks. Roquefort cheese is crumbled, and chives are finely chopped. All ingredients are then arranged in a neat pattern over the bed of lettuce and served with red-wine vinaigrette on the side or drizzled on top.
+The Cobb salad is known for its presentation, with ingredients arranged in neat rows on a plate or tossed together. The salad is often served as a main course due to its hearty ingredients.
-==In Popular Culture==
-The Cobb salad has made numerous appearances in films, television shows, and literature, often depicted as a quintessential American dish that symbolizes both the simplicity and diversity of American cuisine. Its association with Hollywood and the glamour of the Brown Derby restaurant has cemented its place in American culinary history.
+==Variations==
-==See Also==
+While the traditional Cobb salad has a specific set of ingredients, many variations exist. Some versions substitute blue cheese for Roquefort, or use different types of lettuce. Grilled shrimp or turkey can be used in place of chicken, and some recipes include additional vegetables such as [[cucumber]] or [[bell pepper]].
+==Cultural Impact==
+The Cobb salad has become a staple in American cuisine and is widely available in restaurants across the United States. It is often featured on menus as a healthy and satisfying option.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Caesar salad]]
 * [[Salad]]
 * [[American cuisine]]
-* [[List of American foods]]
-* [[Garden salad]]
 [[Category:Salads]]
 [[Category:American cuisine]]
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