original cobb salad
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Robert H. Cobb and Herbert Somborn (former husband of film star Gloria Swanson) opened the iconic hat-shaped Brown Derby Restaurant on Wilshire Blvd in the 1920s. (It later closed Sep 1980). More branches eventually opened in other parts of Los Angeles. The one at 1628 North Vine Street in Hollywood is arguably the most well-known because it was close to all the movie studios and was frequented by famous movie stars, which made 'the Derby' a Hollywood landmark. One of the most popular menu items was the famous Cobb Salad which was said to be THE dish to order. (It sadly closed April 3, 1985.)
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yield
4 to 6
prep time
20 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
Ingredients For original cobb salad
- COBB SALAD
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1/2 headfinely chopped iceberg lettuce, chilled
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1/2 bunchfinely chopped watercress, chilled
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1 smbunch chicory, finely chopped
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1/2 headvery finely chopped romaine lettuce, chilled
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8 ozchopped roast chicken or roast turkey (depending on what story you believe and/or on the whims of the home chef)
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2 mdtomatoes, finely diced
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1 lgavocado, finely diced
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6strips of bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
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3 lghard-boiled eggs, chopped
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2 Tbspchopped chives
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1/2 cfinely grated roquefort cheese
- BROWN DERBY OLD-FASHIONED FRENCH DRESSING
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1/4 cupwater
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1/4 cupred wine vinegar
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1/4 tspsugar
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1/2 tspfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
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1/2 tspworcestershire sauce
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3/4 tspenglish mustard (or dry mustard)
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1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cupolive oil
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3/4 cup'salad' oil (such as vegetable oil or canola oil or corn oil or other neutral oil)
How To Make original cobb salad
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1DRESSING: Blend all of the French Dressing ingredients together (except the oils). Add the olive oil and salad oil, and mix well. Chill well until ready to serve the salad.
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2SALAD: Toss the greens together, and place on a platter.
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3Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, and avocado over the top of the greens.
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4Sprinkle the bacon, eggs, chives and cheese on top.
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5The Brown Derby Cobb Salad was arranged in an attractive pattern for presentation when it was served. And the salad was then gently tossed at the table (with the Brown Derby Old-Fashioned French Dressing) when it was served.
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