The Ultimate Cobb Salad

One of the most delicious composed salads is the classic Cobb.  This salad is typically so packed with a variety of amazing ingredients that its really all you need for a well-balanced meal that is sure to fill you up all on its own.

I've seen alot of different styles for a cobb - some adding a sweet addition such as mango (didn't love it), some using tuna instead of chicken (not my fav.) but overall this recipe is the best one by far.


Ingredients (serves 4-6)

1 head boston bibb lettuce - chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce - chopped
10 oz boneless, skinless cooked chicken breast - chopped into small 1/2 inch cubes
2 small ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 large hard boiled eggs - chopped
4 red beets - tops removed
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
4 strips of bacon - cooked crispy and then crumbled
2 small avocados - peeled, pitted and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces

To start, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub beets. Trim off stem and root ends from beets. Wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until you can easily pierce the beets with a knife. Cool the beets in the fridge until they are room temperature and are easy to handle - then peel them - chop them - and set them aside.

Dressing:
My favorite is to mix a few tablespoons of ranch dressing with equal parts EVOO and balsamic vinegar.

In a large bowl mix all of your ingredients together.  All of your ingredients should be chopped small and bite size - divide, serve and enjoy!

Chef Natty xo