Cobb Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipes

COBB SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• For the blue cheese dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream and Worcestershire until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese crumbles, chives, salt and pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; the flavors deepen as it chills!
• For the chicken: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle on a small amount of olive oil.
• Salt and pepper the chicken, then grill until totally done, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Arrange the Bibb, romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter in 3 separate sections. Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, eggs and avocados in different piles. Pile the blue cheese crumbles in the center, scatter over the scallions and sprinkle the whole salad with a little black pepper.
• Drizzle the blue cheese dressing all over the salad and serve.

RACH'S STEAK COBB SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F
• Arrange bacon on a wire rack-lined baking sheet or slotted pan and bake to very crisp, 17 to 18 minutes
• Chop into 1-inch pieces
• Bring meat to room temperature and pat dry
• Cut into 4 portions and preheat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
• Combine rub of salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and red pepper, then season meat on both sides, drizzle with oil and cook 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally
• Remove to rest
• Fill a medium bowl with ice and cold water
• Use a vegetable peeler to curl shaved carrot and add to water to tighten curls
• Cut scallions lengthwise, then into 1 inch pieces and soak
• Very thinly slice celery on a bias
• Halve the cucumber lengthwise and slice in same shape or in same manner
• Halve cherry tomatoes
• In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and celery
• Drain carrots and scallions and add to salad
• Place dressing ingredients in a food processor
• Pulse to get it going, then process until smooth
• Thinly slice steak against the grain
• Toss salad with dressing
• Arrange on platter or plates and top with steak, sliced hard-boiled eggs dressed with smoked paprika, and bacon

COBB SALAD WITH BALSAMIC SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1 To make the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the oil. Add the shallots and pulse briefly to combine. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
• 2 Pound each chicken breast half between 2 heavy duty plastic bags with a flat meat pounder to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning halfway through cooking, until golden brown on both sides, about 6 minutes. Add ¼ cup water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the chicken feels firm when pressed in the center, about 8 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the chicken is sizzling, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken to a carving board and let cool. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• 3 Spread the lettuce on a large platter. Top with the chicken, tomatoes, avocados, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and blue cheese arranged in rows. Serve immediately, with the vinaigrette passed on the side.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE FOR CHOPPED SALAD FOR ONE

Steps:

• In a container with a lid, shake together vinegar, salt, pepper, and mustard. Add oil and blue cheese, and shake again until well combined.

COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Cover shallot rings with vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to lightly pickle the shallots and infuse the vinegar. Add mustard and 3 tablespoons olive oil and, using a fork, whisk to blend. Season with salt and more pepper, if needed.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower in 4 large eggs and boil for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and run cold water over to quickly chill. (You could throw a few ice cubes into the bowl as well.) Once the eggs are properly chilled, peel them and set them aside until you're ready to assemble the salad.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, coarsely chop bacon and set aside.
• Drain all but roughly 2 tablespoons bacon grease from the skillet. (Toss the drained grease or reserve for another purpose.) Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large plate or cutting board.
• Transfer any drippings (you should have at least 2 tablespoons) from the skillet to the bowl with the vinaigrette and whisk to blend, adding more olive oil if desired.
• Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. (Alternatively, chop or slice it into bite-sized pieces.) Slice or chop the hard-boiled eggs.
• Arrange lettuce in your largest serving bowl or platter. Drizzle about half the dressing over the lettuce and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the chicken in the center of the bowl or platter in a straight line. Place the tomatoes on one side and the eggs on the other. Place the avocado next to the eggs, and the blue cheese next to the tomatoes. Sprinkle bacon in the center of the bowl. Spoon remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with chives.

COBB SALAD WITH BROWN DERBY FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine red wine vinegar, water, vegetable oil, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• Place chopped lettuce and watercress in a large salad bowl. Arrange tomatoes, turkey, eggs, blue cheese, bacon, and avocados on top. Add desired amount of dressing before serving and toss.

COBB SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss together romaine and spinach in a large bowl.
• Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Discard all but about 2 tablespoons bacon fat and add oil to skillet. Pat chicken dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook chicken, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium and add vinegars and mustard to skillet. Boil, scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds. Stir in any juices from chicken.
• Toss salad greens with bacon vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Top salad with chicken, eggs, tomato, sliced avocado, blue cheese, and bacon.

COBB SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and drain. Break into bite-size pieces.
• Place lettuce on a large platter; arrange bacon, chicken, tomatoes, eggs, cheese, and avocado on top. Serve salad with vinaigrette alongside.