If you’re making a Cobb salad, make sure you have the right dressing to go with it!
Every salad-lover out there should be familiar with the famous Cobb salad. Of course, it’s a salad that contains far more than just lettuce, and it demands the right dressing. When Bob Cobb first started serving the Cobb salad at his Hollywood restaurant in the 1930s, he also came up with a salad dressing to go with it, and you really can’t have one without the other.
While some people assume that any old vinaigrette dressing will go with a Cobb salad, why settle for less than authentic? True Cobb salad dressing is far more than just regular red wine vinaigrette. It’s a little tangy from the vinegar, a little sweet from the sugar, and also has a little bit of a kick from the Dijon mustard. The dressing has all of those elements rolled into one, which makes it perfect for complementing the wide variety of ingredients in the Cobb salad itself.
Of course, what good is the right dressing without the right salad? If you plan on making Cobb salad dressing, you should also whip up a Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad. You might find that this Cobb salad dressing can also brighten up any ordinary garden salad, too.
Is Cobb Salad Dressing Healthy?
Cobb salad dressing can be considered healthier compared to creamy salad dressings. This is because vinegar and olive oil are the core ingredients, which are both low in carbs, and the olive oil contains healthy fats. Meanwhile, other ingredients, like the lemon juice and Dijon mustard, provide flavor but don’t add a ton of fat. That being said, it’s an oil-based salad dressing, so it’s calorie-dense. When used sparingly, this dressing is a healthier alternative to many store-bought salad dressings.
Experiment A Little
Even though this recipe is for a proper Cobb salad dressing, that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment a little and try different variations of the dressing. For example, it’s common to use honey rather than sugar to create a more natural sweetness. You might also consider replacing the oil with mashed avocado and water, which can give the dressing a different texture. Also, for a little more zip to the dressing, you could add Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, or cumin. It doesn’t have to be a lot, but a dash of any of these ingredients can bring out more depth of flavor.
How to make ahead and store
If you transfer the Cobb salad dressing to a sealed jar or an empty salad dressing container, it will stay good in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Serving Suggestions
Most of the time, you will be making Cobb salad dressing to go with an actual Cobb salad. But you might also want to try this dressing on Mediterranean Low-Carb Broccoli Salad or Low-Carb Keto Cucumber Salad (just use this dressing instead of the one listed). You could also try using it on foods that aren’t salads. Try using it as a dip for Air-Fryer Vegetables, or perhaps as a sauce on Sautéed Vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a blender, combine red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is well-emulsified and smooth. Add lemon juice, starting with 1 tablespoon, and adding more to taste.
- Adjust seasonings to taste. If needed, add water to thin its consistency before serving or storing.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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