How to Make A Chick Fil A Cobb Salad with Homemade Dressing
First, I always pictured a different origin story for the Cobb Salad.
Something like a man’s doctor or wife telling him, he had to eat a salad every day, and he begrudgingly accepts.
Then later, went on to create this bad boy. But NOPE.
Cobb salad is an American garden salad that is loaded with crisp lettuce, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and more.
Classic Chick Fil A Cobb Salad origin:
The widely accepted story attributes the creation of Cobb salad to Robert “Bob” Cobb, owner of the renowned Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, in 1937.
He was hungry late one night and tossed together some leftovers he found in the kitchen, along with some bacon cooked by the line cook.
By chance, he shared his salad with his friend Sid Grauman, the owner of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, who loved it so much that he came back the next day and asked for a “Cobb Salad”.
The salad became a signature dish at the Brown Derby and a favorite of many celebrities.
Why Chick Fil A Cobb Salad Works:
- It has a lot of meat and savory flavors.
- It has a variety of textures, flavors, and colors that make it appealing and satisfying.
Chick Fil A Cobb Salad Tips and Tricks:
Here are some tips and tricks to make your Cobb salad even better:
- Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut.
- Additionally, turkey bacon makes for a leaner option.
- To make your own hard-boiled eggs, you can place them in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Next, turn off the heat and let them sit for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then peel and chop.
- To prevent your avocado from browning, you can squeeze some lemon juice over it after you peel and dice it. In addition, this will also add some flavor and brightness to your salad.
- To assemble your salad, you can either toss everything together in a large bowl, or arrange the ingredients in neat rows on a large platter.
You can also serve the dressing on the side, or drizzle it over the salad before serving.
Let me know how it turns out! 😊
Chick Fil A Cobb Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup EVOO
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound chicken tenders all fat and sinew removed
- 3 Tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 3/4 pound mesclun Or whatever lettuce you like
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
- 2 avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 8 lardons/rashers/strips of crispy American bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/3 pound crumbled blue cheese Don't like blue cheese - no problem, substitute cubbed cheddar or mozzarella
Instructions
- Combine the oil, vinegar, and chives in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and vigorously shake to blend. Set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it becomes very hot. Cook the chicken in the hot oil for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until it browns and cooks through. Place the cooked chicken on a platter, removing it from the pan.
- Place 4 equal portion of lettuce into 4 dinner plates or large shallow bowls. Slice the chicken crosswise into slices and arrange the chicken down the center of the greens. Place a line of cherry tomatoes on one side of the chicken and a line of avocado on the other side. Place a line of chopped egg next to the tomatoes and a line of chopped bacon next to the avocado. Sprinkle the cheese over all of it.
- Serve with the dressing passed on the side or drizzle a moderate amount over the top as you serve, asking diners to toss their salads immediately. Depending on your guests, you might want to rephrase that.
Nutrition
Chick Fil A Cobb Salad Pairs well with:
I love this “salad”