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Cross-Validation Cobb Salad

The Cobb Salad, a classic American dish, offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that make it a popular choice for lunch or dinner. Our Cross-Validation Cobb Salad is not just your typical Cobb salad. We have infused it with a twist of culinary creativity inspired by the Iron Chef series, making it a unique recipe that stands out among all others.

  • SERVES
    4 people
  • PREP TIME
    25 minutes
  • Cook TIME
    15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts, grilled and chopped
  • 8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup of blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup of chopped chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Your favorite dressing (we suggest a tangy vinaigrette)
Directions
  1. Cook the chicken breasts thoroughly, season as desired, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
  3. Dice the avocado and slice the hard-boiled eggs.
  4. Chop the romaine lettuce and place it as the base of the salad.
  5. Arrange chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, and chives on top of the lettuce in neat rows.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve with your choice of dressing on the side.

The traditional Cobb Salad was invented in the 1930s at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant. The owner, Robert Howard Cobb, was rummaging through his fridge late at night looking for a meal when he put together this iconic salad. Since its inception, the Cobb Salad has seen numerous variations but has always maintained its signature presentation: a bed of greens topped with neatly arranged rows of ingredients.

The inspiration for this recipe came from the Iron Chef series. Just like the culinary masters on the show who reinvent classic recipes with their unique spins, we decided to give the traditional Cobb Salad an update.

Our twist comes in the form of the ingredients. We opted for grilled chicken instead of the classic roasted for a more robust flavor. The use of a tangy vinaigrette instead of the traditional French dressing adds a zesty contrast to the richness of the avocado and blue cheese. Lastly, we added chives for an extra pop of color and a subtle onion flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

We hope you enjoy this reimagined classic as much as we enjoyed creating it. Whether you're a fan of the Iron Chef series or just a food lover looking for a delicious and satisfying salad, our Cross-Validation Cobb Salad is sure to delight. Happy cooking!

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