Cobb salad facts for kids
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| Type | Salad |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | California |
| Created by | Paul J. Posti for Robert Cobb |
| Main ingredients | Salad greens (iceberg lettuce, watercress, endive, Romaine lettuce), tomatoes, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chives, blue cheese, red-wine vinaigrette. |
The Cobb salad is a famous American salad. It is often served as a main meal. This salad is known for its many chopped ingredients. These ingredients are usually arranged in neat rows on a plate.
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Origin of the Cobb Salad
The Cobb salad has an interesting story about how it was created. Many people believe it was invented in 1937. This happened at a famous restaurant called the Hollywood Brown Derby. The restaurant was in California, United States.
The salad is named after the restaurant's owner, Robert Howard Cobb. The story goes that one night, Robert Cobb was very hungry. It was late, almost midnight. He looked for food in the kitchen. He found different leftovers and mixed them all together. He added some bacon that a cook had just made. Then he tossed it with their special French dressing. This mix of ingredients became the first Cobb salad!
Some people say that Robert Kreis, the head chef, actually created the salad. They say he made it in 1929. He named it to honor Robert Cobb. But the most popular story is still about Robert Cobb making it himself in 1937. Either way, it became a very popular dish at the Brown Derby.
What's in a Cobb Salad?
A real Cobb salad has many fresh and tasty ingredients. They are usually chopped into small pieces.
Salad Greens
The base of the salad is made of four kinds of fresh greens. These are:
Other Main Ingredients
On top of the greens, you will find many colorful ingredients. These are often laid out in rows. They include:
- Juicy tomatoes
- Crispy bacon pieces
- Cooked chicken breast
- Sliced hard-boiled eggs
- Creamy avocado
- Fresh chives
- Crumbly blue cheese
The Dressing
The salad is usually served with a red-wine vinaigrette. This is a light dressing made with oil and vinegar. It adds a tangy flavor to the salad.
Sometimes, people use other types of cheese in a Cobb salad. These might include cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. But the classic recipe uses blue cheese.
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