Cultured Palate: Dishes from the American Southwest
| April 11, 2018
3. Cobb Salad
There are many origin stories for Cobb salad, but there’s only one fact that remains consistent among the most popular origin stories: the salad was invented in southern California. Cobb salad is a popular meal, featuring tomatoes, bacon, chicken breast, chopped hard-boiled egg, avocado, and Roquefort cheese on a bed of salad greens topped with a vinaigrette dressing. This salad is an example of the market fresh, veggie-based cuisine that makes California a prime destination for foodies.
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