Sunset's 1958 cobb salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumIceberg lettuce; shredded
6tablespoonsWhite wine vinegar
teaspoonGarlic powder
teaspoonFresh ground black pepper
3tablespoonsChives; snipped
½cupSalad oil; or olive oil
Salt; to taste
1largeTomatoes; red ripe, seed/chop
cupCooked chicken; diced
1largeAvocado; * see note
1tablespoonLemon juice
1poundsBacon slices (crisp cook-drain and crumble
2Hard-boiled egg; chopped
3ouncesBlue cheese; crumbled
Watercress sprigs; optional

Directions

The original Cobb salad was made famous by Hollywood's Brown Derby Restaurant in the 1930's.

* avocado: peel, pit, dice and toss with one tablespoon lemon juice.

Spread lettuce in a large wide salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic powder, pepper, chives and oil. Season to taste with salt.

Pour dressing over lettuce and toss to mix, then spread out in a even layer in bowl. On top of lettuce, place tomato, chicken, avocado, bacon, and eggs, arranging each ingredient in a separate wedge-shaped section. Place cheese in center. Garnish with watercress sprigs if desired. Toss salad at the table. NOTE: can substitute turkey, shrimp or crabmeat for the chicken.

Sunset All Time Favorite Recipes--Jo Merrill Recipe by: Jo Merrill Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by MDFD30F@... (MS J MERRILL) on Jul 26, 1997