Cobb salad topping

Cobb salad topping is a classic American garnish, typically featuring a vibrant mix of diced chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese. It's famously arranged in neat rows over a bed of greens, creating a visually appealing and hearty meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This topping is high in protein and healthy fats, making it quite filling, but it's also calorie-dense due to the bacon and cheese. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, providing a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin A	450 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	90 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Potassium	480 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Choline	110 mg
Iron	2.1 mg

Per 1 cup (225 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Cobb salad was reportedly invented in the 1930s at the famous Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant as a way to use up leftover ingredients. Its distinctive 'composed' presentation, with ingredients arranged in stripes, has made it an iconic and photogenic dish in American cuisine.