Cobb Salad (base)

The Cobb Salad is a classic American chopped salad, traditionally featuring a base of mixed greens topped with rows of diced chicken, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese. It originated in the 1930s at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical serving is high in protein and healthy fats from the chicken, eggs, avocado, and cheese, while being relatively low in carbohydrates. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with a calorie range roughly between 400-600 calories depending on dressing and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	780 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Folate	100 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg

Per 1 salad (280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The salad is culturally iconic for its 'composed' presentation, where ingredients are arranged in neat rows before being tossed, making it visually distinctive. Nutritionally, it's often praised for being a balanced, satiating meal that combines multiple food groups in one bowl.