Original Cobb Salad From The Brown Derby
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 head lettuce, about 4 cups
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 1 small bunch chicory, about 2 1/2 cups
  • 1/2 head romaine, about 2 1/2 cups
  • 2 medium peeled tomatoes
  • 6 strips of crisp bacon
  • 2 breasts of boiled chicken
  • 3 hard cooked eggs
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • Original Cobb Salad Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry English mustard
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup full-flavored olive oil
  • 3/4 cup salad oil
DIRECTIONS
  1. Blend all ingredients together, except oils. Add olive and salad oils. Mix well.
  2. Blend well again before mixing with salad.
  3. A note from the Brown Derby: "The water is optional, depending upon the degree of oiliness desired in the dressing."