California Cobb Salad Food

CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Spread the lettuce out on the bottom of a large rectangle platter. Working from one narrow side of the platter to the other, place the remaining ingredients over the lettuce in rows of stripes. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mince the garlic with salt and mash with the side of a knife until it becomes a paste. Add it to the bowl, whisking constantly. Slowly pour in the olive oil in a thin stream until thick and creamy. Whisk in the pepper and pour over the salad.

COBB SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first 8 ingredients. While processing, gradually add canola and olive oils in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, endive and half of the watercress; toss lightly. Transfer to a serving platter. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, avocado, eggs, cheese and bacon over the greens; sprinkle with chives. Top with remaining watercress. Cover and chill until serving., To serve, drizzle 1 cup dressing over salad. Serve with remaining dressing if desired.

CLASSIC CALIFORNIA COBB

Steps:

• Toss avocados with lemon juice; place in large bowl.
• Add all remaining ingredients except dressing; mix lightly.
• Spoon onto salad plates; drizzle with dressing.

COBB SALAD

Steps:

• PREPARE DRESSING: Combine all ingredients, except oils& blend well.
• Combine olive oil& salad oil in a separate bowl& mix well.
• Add to other ingredients& mix well.
• Cover& refrigerate until using.
• It keeps well for 6 weeks but be sure to blend well again just before using.
• PREPARE SALAD: Shred first 4 ingredients into 1/4 inch strips, toss together and place on 4 plates.
• Dice tomatoes, season with salt& pepper and place on top of the greens in one area of the plate.
• Cut chicken into strips, toss with bacon bits and 1 tbsp of the salad dressing and place beside the tomatoes.
• Dice or coarsely mash the avocado; season with salt& pepper and place next to the chicken.
• Cut the hard boiled eggs into quarters and arrange on the plates.
• Drizzle dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the roquefort& chives.

CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Divide lettuce among 4 to 6 salad plates or serve on a large platter.
• Arrange remaining ingredients except dressing in rows over lettuce.
• Drizzle with dressing to taste.

CLASSIC COBB SALAD DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse at high speed until the dressing is combined and emulsified.
• Serve or store in the refrigerator.

CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD

Steps:

• For the blue cheese dressing: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup of the crumbled blue cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Stir in the chives and the remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• For the salad: Toss the romaine and quinoa with 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a serving bowl. Arrange the bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocados and radishes in even sections over the top of the lettuce. Drizzle with more dressing and serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients, or pulse together in food processor. Set aside. Place lettuce on plates, arrange remaining salad ingredients on top. Drizzle with Green Goddess Dressing.
• Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 1009; Protein 51 g; Carbohydrate 34 g; Fat 77 g; Saturated Fat 19 g; 67% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 124 mg; Sodium 2213 mg; Fiber 10.6 g.