Similar to the classic summer salad on American menus, this is an easy no-cook salad.
Well, except for the eggs, but we always have them on hand in the summer…. for easy salads..
It’s finished with a creamy, yogurt-based dressing, similar to the American Ranch.
Use any greens you like. I had a mix of spinach and red Romaine.
You can use smoked turkey in place of the ham…. but we don’t have that here.
Cobb Salad
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8oz (240gr) ham, cut into strips
- 4oz (120gr) Cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, quartered
- 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- enough lettuce for 2 main dish salads
- Creamy Herb Dressing:
- 1/3 cup (3oz, 90gr) Greek or plain yogurt
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tbs tarragon white wine vinegar
- 2 tbs fresh snipped chives
- 1 tbs fresh snipped tarragon
- 2 tbs salad olive oil
Instructions:
- Creamy Herb Dressing:
- In small bowl whisk yogurt, mustard and vinegar.
- Add oil, a bit at a time and whisk well. Add herbs. This will keep a week.
- Prepare lettuce and put into a large salad bowl.
- Add 2 – 3 tbs dressing to lettuce and toss well to combine.
- Add ham, cheese and a bit more dressing. Toss gently,
- Arrange tomatoes and eggs on lettuce.
- Serve, extra dressing on the side.
Now, on to more important things…..
I’m taking a wee break.
We have friends visiting from the US and I’m going to play tourist / tour guide for a few days.
I’ll be back Monday.
Bon weekend tout le monde!
Last update on June 19, 2015
Have a wondrous time! Excited to read all about it!
Enjoy the company of your friends. Next weekend we will be in residence in our little patch of France- yippee!
Have fun !
Enjoy your break!
Sullimaybe, thanks…. should be hectic LOL
Gill, welcome back to France! Our weather is wonderful so far this summer
Kate, Dan…. thanks!