Patricia Wells's Cobb Salad: Iceberg, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, and Blue Cheese

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
8%
Patricia Wells's Cobb Salad: Iceberg, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, and Blue Cheese
45 min.
4
298kcal

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Elevate your salad game with Patricia Wells's Cobb Salad, a vibrant dish that brings together an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. This salad is not just a meal; it's a culinary experience that delights the senses. Imagine the creamy richness of ripe avocado, the smokiness of crispy bacon, the crumbled tang of blue cheese, and the sweet acidity of fresh heirloom tomatoes—all harmoniously mingling with the crispness of iceberg lettuce. Whether served as a side dish, a delightful starter, or a satisfying snack, this cobb salad is versatile enough to impress at any gathering.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare this gluten-free masterpiece that serves four. Each bite is a testament to the quality of fresh ingredients, and the lightly tangy yogurt and lemon dressing ties everything together beautifully. The added crunch of spring onions introduces a refreshing bite that complements the rich components seamlessly.

What’s more, this salad pairs wonderfully with a delightful smoky-style Alsatian Riesling, enhancing the overall dining experience. So gather your friends or family, and let this Cobb Salad not only nourish their bodies but also spark unique conversations around the table. Perfect for any season, it’s a recipe that will surely become a cherished favorite!

Ingredients

  • large avocado pitted ripe cubed peeled halved
  • 2.5 ounces bacon smoked cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup)
  • cup cheese blue chilled crumbled (preferably Roquefort)
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  heirloom tomatoes cored ripe peeled seeded chopped
  • cups lettuce chopped
  • servings optional: lemon 
  • small spring onion white trimmed peeled cut into thin rounds

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a large, dry skillet, brown the bacon over moderate heat until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to several layers of paper towels to absorb the fat. Blot the top of the bacon with several layers of paper towels to absorb any additional fat. Set aside.
  2. In a large, shallow bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and spring onions. Toss with just enough dressing to lightly and evenly coat the ingredients. Season generously with pepper, and serve.
  3. WINE SUGGESTION: This is a special salad, one that seems to hit the spot with all my guests, so let's open a nice, special bottle of smoky-style Alsatian Riesling from the house of Léon Beyer, Trimbach, or Hugel. Neither you nor your guests will be disappointed.
  4. From Salad as a Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads for Every Season by Patricia Wells, (C) 2011 William Morrow

Nutrition Facts

Calories298kcal
Protein15.25%
Fat70.67%
Carbs14.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.63
Glycemic Load
1.82
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.006521893584%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
1.5mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.46mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:298.45kcal
14.92%
Fat:24.36g
37.48%
Saturated Fat:9.77g
61.08%
Carbohydrates:10.92g
3.64%
Net Carbohydrates:5.6g
2.04%
Sugar:3.83g
4.25%
Cholesterol:37.01mg
12.34%
Sodium:520.17mg
22.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.83g
23.66%
Vitamin K:44.09µg
41.99%
Vitamin A:1263.11IU
25.26%
Vitamin C:20.12mg
24.38%
Folate:86.94µg
21.74%
Phosphorus:214.55mg
21.45%
Fiber:5.32g
21.28%
Calcium:210.09mg
21.01%
Potassium:637.26mg
18.21%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.03%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.19%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.35%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.97%
Selenium:8.79µg
12.56%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.1%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.34%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.11%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.02%
Magnesium:38mg
9.5%
Copper:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.34%
Iron:1.04mg
5.78%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%
Source:Epicurious