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Classic Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and diced
- 8 cups of mixed salad greens
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup of buttermilk
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped green onions.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, ripe avocado, chopped parsley, chopped dill, minced garlic, and white wine vinegar. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the salad mixture among 4 plates. Top each plate with the grilled and diced chicken breast.
- Drizzle the avocado ranch dressing over the salads and serve immediately.
The Classic Cobb Salad is a timeless American dish that originated in the 1930s at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in California. This iconic salad was created by the restaurant's owner, Robert Cobb, who tossed together leftover ingredients in the kitchen to create a satisfying meal. The salad typically features rows of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, avocado, blue cheese, and chives, all neatly arranged on top. The avocado ranch dressing adds a creamy and flavorful twist to the traditional Cobb Salad, infusing it with the rich and smooth taste of avocado combined with the tangy kick of ranch dressing. This modern variation of the classic salad has gained popularity for its refreshing and indulgent flavor profile. Today, many restaurants across the United States offer their own take on the Classic Cobb Salad with avocado ranch dressing, with some establishments adding unique touches to the recipe to make it their own. For those seeking the best version of this dish, renowned eateries in California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, are known for serving exceptional Cobb Salads with avocado ranch dressing. When preparing this dish at home, it's crucial to use ripe avocados and high-quality ranch dressing to achieve the perfect balance of creaminess and zesty flavors. Whether enjoyed at a restaurant or made in the comfort of your own kitchen, the Classic Cobb Salad with avocado ranch dressing is a delightful and satisfying choice for any meal.
20 min
4
450 calories
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