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Classic Cobb Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 504 kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston

How to make a classic Cobb salad! This healthy, protein packed salad has been a restaurant favorite for decades, try it and see why!

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Ingredients

Cobb Salad Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cobb Salad Ingredients

  • 8-10 cups romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • 2 cups watercress Washed with the thick stems removed
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 4 slices Black Forest ham
  • 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large avocado sliced or diced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup Blue cheese

Instructions

Cobb Salad Dressing Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients into a lidded mason jar and shake. Taste, and adjust the seasonings to your liking. ( more salt, more mustard, pepper, etc.) Set aside.

Cobb Salad

  1. Place the Romaine and the watercress onto a large platter. Place the other ingredients on top.

  2. Drizzle with the dressing.

  3. Serve.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is a meal for 4 people. Adjust the amounts to your own needs. 

Nutrition Facts
Classic Cobb Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 718mg30%
Potassium 953mg27%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 9259IU185%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 135mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.