Classic Cobb Salad

The Classic Cobb Salad is a hearty American chopped salad, traditionally composed of rows of diced chicken breast, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, blue cheese, and fresh chives, all served over a bed of mixed greens. It was famously invented in the 1930s at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, where it was a popular late-night meal for celebrities.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is a high-protein, high-fat dish due to its generous portions of chicken, eggs, bacon, cheese, and avocado, while remaining relatively low in carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good balance of fiber, healthy monounsaturated fats, and essential vitamins like K and C, with a calorie count that can range from 600 to over 800 depending on the dressing and portion sizes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	95 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Potassium	600 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg

Per 1 serving (340 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Cobb Salad is unique for its iconic 'chopped' presentation, where ingredients are arranged in neat, colorful rows before being tossed, making it as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Nutritionally, it's a standout for being a complete, satisfying meal in a bowl, often used as a template for high-protein, low-carb diets.