At Shirley Sub Shoppe, the wide variety of our menu sets us apart from other Shirley restaurants. We have everything from pizzas to salads, so there’s a meal to satisfy every taste. We also have variety within our varieties, so even something simple like salad is never boring. Take the Cobb salad, for example. The Cobb salad is one of the more unusual offerings of American cuisine. It’s a surprising mix of ingredients that sound strange on paper, but blend together to make a delicious and unique salad. With hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese, this salad is not short on protein, and the lettuce provides a refreshing and satisfying crunch.
The Cobb salad has a lot to offer, which is why it’s a highlight on the menus of restaurants in Shirley and across the country. Here’s a look at its history and how to make this unique salad.
A California Creation
The Cobb salad is a classic American salad named after its creator, Robert H. Cobb, a restaurateur from Los Angeles. He first made the salad in 1937 at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood. Cobb was a famous perfectionist, and he spent many years experimenting with different ingredients and proportions before he finally perfected the Cobb salad.
The original Cobb salad recipe includes bacon, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, and chives. It is typically dressed with a vinaigrette. Over the years, there have been many variations of the Cobb salad, but the essential ingredients remain the same.
Make It a Meal
The Cobb salad is a hearty and filling salad that is also refreshing and flavorful. The combination of bacon, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, and chives creates a unique and delicious flavor profile. Here is a simple recipe to make a classic Cobb salad at home.
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, and chives. Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing, toss to coat, and serve immediately.