Sunset's 1958 Cobb Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sunset's 1958 Cobb Salad

Recipe By : Jo Merrill
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 medium iceberg lettuce -- shredded
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chives -- snipped
1/2 cup salad oil -- or olive oil
salt -- to taste
1 large tomatoes, red ripe -- seed/chop
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken -- diced
1 large avocado -- * see note
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound bacon slices
=(crisp cook-drain and crumble
2 hard-boiled egg -- chopped
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
watercress sprigs -- optional


The original Cobb salad was made famous by Hollywood's Brown Derby
Restaurant in the 1930's.

* avocado: peel, pit, dice and toss with one tablespoon lemon juice.

Spread lettuce in a large wide salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together
vinegar, garlic powder, pepper, chives and oil. Season to taste with salt.
Pour dressing over lettuce and toss to mix, then spread out in a even
layer in bowl.
On top of lettuce, place tomato, chicken, avocado, bacon, and eggs,
arranging each ingredient in a separate wedge-shaped section. Place
cheese in center. Garnish with watercress sprigs if desired. Toss salad
at the table.
NOTE: can substitute turkey, shrimp or crabmeat for the chicken.
Sunset All Time Favorite Recipes--Jo Merrill


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