Cobb salad was created at the Brown Derby, which opened in Los Angeles in 1926. Owner Robert Cobb placed diced vegetables, chicken and cheese on a bed of greens, and topped it all with his French dressing. Most of the ingredients for this recipe can be found at supermarket salad bars.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 2teaspoons honey-dijon mustard
  • 2teaspoons worcestershire sauce24 1/2-ounce packages baby greens
  • 2cups diced smoked turkey or chicken (about 10 ounces)
  • 2cups diced plum tomatoes
  • 1 1/2cups diced avocados
  • 1cup chopped peeled hard-boiled eggs
  • 1cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1cup crumbled blue cheese

    DIRECTIONS

    Blend first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.


    Divide greens among 6 plates. Place rows of turkey, tomatoes and avocados atop greens. Sprinkle each salad with eggs, bacon and blue cheese. Drizzle salads with dressing and serve.