Delicious Cobb Salad with Ham Recipe

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Delicious Cobb Salad with Ham Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 13, 2023

This Cobb Salad with Ham is a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic Cobb Salad. It is packed with fresh, crispy veggies, tender ham, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, this salad is both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, ham, avocado, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, red onion, parsley, and chives.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
  4. Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

  • Cobb Salad was created in the 1930s at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood
  • The original Cobb Salad was made with leftover ingredients from the restaurant's kitchen
  • The salad was named after Robert Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant