GEEK EATS: Cobb Salad Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby

The Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby is an iconic salad and recipe that came from Bob Cobb, owner of the historic Brown Derby in California. This is a classic dish that visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios enjoy when visiting The Hollywood Brown Derby. It also is a great summer dish that can be made and enjoyed at home. Thanks to Disney, the recipe used in the restaurant can be recreated at home this summer. Check it out below, give it a try, and then share how it turned out!

GEEK EATS: Cobb Salad Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby

Servings: 4

Ingredients

OLD-FASHIONED FRENCH DRESSING

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon dry English mustard
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

SALAD

• 1 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce leaves
• 1 cup finely chopped chicory leaves
• 1 cup finely chopped tender sprigs watercress, additional sprigs for garnish
• 1 pound poached turkey breast, finely chopped
• 2 medium-size ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 6 bacon slices, cooked crisp, drained, and crumbled
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 1/2 cup Old-fashioned French Dressing
• Watercress springs, for garnish

Instructions

FOR DRESSING:

1. Whisk together water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire
2. sauce, salt, garlic, sugar, freshly ground pepper, and dry mustard in
3. small bowl until well blended.
4. Whisking constantly, add the vegetable oil and olive oil in slow steady
5. stream until the dressing is emulsified.
6. Store covered and chilled until ready to serve. Whisk dressing to blend
7. just before serving.

FOR SALAD:

1. Toss iceberg lettuce, chicory, and watercress together and arrange in a
2. salad bowl.
3. In straight and separate lines, arrange turkey, tomatoes, avocado, blue
4. cheese, bacon, and eggs on top of greens.
5. Sprinkle the chives in two diagonal lines across the salad.
6. To serve, present the salad at the table, toss with the dressing, and place
7. on chilled plates with watercress sprigs as garnish.

How did the Cobb Salad turn out for you? Were there any tips or tricks you learned along the way that would be helpful to others making this recipe? Please share in the comments below!