Cobb salad with diced ham

A Cobb salad is a classic American composed salad, traditionally featuring rows of chopped ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, blue cheese, and chives. This version incorporates diced ham as a savory, protein-rich addition. The dish is famously attributed to the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California, in the 1930s.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is typically high in protein and healthy fats from ingredients like eggs, chicken, avocado, and cheese, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables. A standard serving provides a good source of vitamins A, K, C, and B vitamins, along with minerals like potassium and iron. A rough calorie ballpark for a main-dish serving is between 600 and 900 calories, depending on portion sizes and dressing.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	980 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin K	90 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Iron	2.1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Cobb salad is unique for its 'chopped' presentation, where all ingredients are diced uniformly and arranged in rows before tossing, a visual style that has influenced many modern salads. Nutritionally, it's a balanced meal in a bowl, offering a complete profile of macronutrients and a wide array of micronutrients from its diverse components.