This recipe combines the classic Cobb salad ingredients with the addition of savory ham and a tangy homemade dressing. It's a satisfying and nutritious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The flavors and textures come together beautifully in this hearty salad.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Homemade Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, minced, salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced ham, chopped eggs, avocado, blue cheese, and bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the Cobb salad with ham and homemade dressing immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The Cobb salad was created in the 1930s at the iconic Hollywood restaurant, the Brown Derby.
The original Cobb salad was made with lettuce, chicken, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, chives, Roquefort cheese, and French dressing.