A classic Cobb salad gets a Mexican twist with corn, black beans, Colby Jack cheese, and a creamy salsa dressing.
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This post was originally published in October 2018 and has been updated.
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Why you will love this
I love Cobb salads which have so many satisfying flavors and textures. There is creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, salty bacon, juicy chicken, and crisp, cool lettuce. Is your mouth watering yet?
This Mexican Cobb does not disappoint. It's everything a traditional Cobb should be, with the addition of a few more toppings that only make this Cobb better than ever!
Let's not forget the five-ingredient creamy homemade dressing that couldn't be easier to whip up! You will crave this salad as an indulgence for lunch or a hearty dinner dish.
For more main dish salad favorites, try the Tortellini Cobb salad, Blackened Salmon Caesar, or this cheeseburger salad bowl.
What is Cobb salad?
The Cobb salad is a main dish created by the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, named after its owner, Robert Howard Cobb.
The easiest way to remember the toppings on a Cobb salad is to use the acronym EAT COBB. This stands for eggs, avocado, tomatoes, chicken, onions, bacon, and blue cheese.
Ingredients
- Corn, black beans, and Colby Jack cheese add a Mexican vibe to this Cobb salad. Cotija cheese can also be used.
- Chicken - Leftover and rotisserie chicken work great here, or try chicken taco meat.
- Onions - I prefer red onion. Pickled onions are also great in this salad.
- Dressing - A simple blend of sour cream, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice. It's light and creamy and pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Mix the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- Spread the lettuce on a serving platter.
- Arrange the rest of the ingredients on the lettuce.
- Serve dressing on the side. Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Expert Tips
- Use seasoned chicken taco meat to add an extra punch of flavor. This chicken can be made ahead of time, making it easier to put this salad together.
- Always buy blocks of cheese and crumble/shred the cheese when ready to use. Blocks stay fresher and have more moisture than pre-crumbled/pre-shredded varieties.
- Serve this Cobb with tortilla chips or ciabatta garlic bread.
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📖 Recipe Card
Mexican Cobb Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ lime (juiced)
Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (or iceberg, chopped)
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and sliced, see notes)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (quartered)
- ⅓ cup diced tomato
- ⅓ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ⅓ cup corn
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- ½ avocado (sliced)
- 2 slices red onion (separated into rings)
- 2 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- 2 ounces Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
- cilantro (for garnish)
- blue corn tortilla chips (for garnish)
Instructions
Dressing
- Combine sour cream, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir to combine. If needed, add a splash of milk to thin the consistency. Set aside.
Salad
- Arrange the lettuce in an even layer on a platter. Arrange the rest of the ingredients on top, either grouped or in rows.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve on the side. Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or taco chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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