Salad: United States – Cobb Salad

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Cobb Salad recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 0 min
Total 10 min

Ingredients

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 6 oz (170 g), cooked and diced
1 / 2 cup (75 g) diced ham
4 cups (120 g) green leaf lettuce or mixed greens
1 medium yellow tomato, diced
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped or quartered
1 / 2 cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Red wine vinaigrette or classic Cobb dressing to taste (red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper)

Instructions

1. Spread a bed of torn green leaf lettuce or mixed greens on a platter.  
2. Arrange neat rows of diced chicken, diced ham, yellow tomato, chopped eggs and shredded cheddar across the greens.  
3. Whisk together vinaigrette and drizzle over the salad or serve on the side.  
4. Toss individual portions when serving to combine ingredients and dressing.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 71 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
Protein: 4.2 g
Fat: 5.2 g
Saturated fat: 2.9 g
Trans fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 108 mg
Potassium: 143 mg
Calcium: 120 mg
Iron: 0.37 mg
Vitamin A: 171 µg RAE

Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Trans fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe details
Cobb Salad
Country
United States
Region
Southern United States
Recipe link
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1170

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!