Classic Cobb Salad

By johnwhorfin

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 5 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 5 cups red or green leaf lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup chopped, cooked ham
• 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
• 2/3 cup blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• For the Dressing:
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 to 5 ounces blue cheese (or Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk (best to use 2% or whole)

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from recipegirl.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. For pretty presentation, mix lettuces and divide them between two large plates or bowls. Layer the remaining ingredients into rows, dividing between the two plates. Serve with(classic)blue cheese dressing on the side.
2. To make classic Blue Cheese Dressing:
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to mix and soften the cream cheese. Blend in the mayonnaise and mix well.
Add in the lemon juice and mix to combine. Blend in the cheese.
Add 1/4 cup milk and continue to use the mixer to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add in milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. The dressing should be fairly thick. Cover and keep chilled until ready to serve. The dressing should last for a week or so. If the mixture should separate, mix to combine again before serving.

*To make perfect hard-boiled eggs: Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full of water. Carefully drop eggs inside. Bring to a boil. Place the lid on top and turn off the burner. Let the eggs sit in the covered pot for 15 minutes, then rinse and let them cool before peeling and slicing.
*For easy clean-up, cook your bacon in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400[dg]F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick spray. Lay the bacon slices on the rack. Bake it for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Timing will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon.