Grandma’s Classic Cobb Salad Recipe (Turkey & Ham)
If you are looking for a fresh, satisfying meal that is packed with flavor, Grandma’s Classic Cobb Salad is a staple you’ll want in your weekly rotation. Made with a crisp bed of iceberg lettuce topped with neat rows of sliced turkey, savory diced ham, sliced mushrooms, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese, this hearty salad is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Grandma always said that arranging a Cobb salad was just like planting a spring garden—everything goes in neat, colorful rows! Whether you are serving it as a light main dish or a vibrant side, this quick turkey and ham Cobb salad comes together in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required.
Why You’ll Love Grandma’s Classic Cobb Salad
No Cooking Required: Perfect for warm days when you don’t want to turn on the stove or oven.
Loaded with Protein: Packed with turkey, ham, eggs, and blue cheese for a hearty meal that keeps you full.
Gorgeous Presentation: Arranging the ingredients in neat rows makes this salad look like it came straight from a restaurant menu.
Grandma’s Tips for the Best Cobb Salad
The “Garden Row” Presentation: Arrange your sliced turkey, ham, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, blue cheese, and avocado in clean, parallel stripes across the top of the iceberg lettuce. It gives it that traditional Cobb look that always impresses!
Keep the Avocado Fresh: Chop your ripe avocado right before serving, or toss the pieces in a tiny splash of lemon juice to keep them vibrant green.
Choose Your Favorite Dressing: While classic red wine vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing are traditional favorites, this versatile salad pairs wonderfully with whatever dressing you have on hand.
Grandma’s Classic Cobb Salad Recipe (Turkey & Ham)
Equipment
- 1 large bowl or on a platter
- 1 large spoon
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 6 cups iceberg lettuce, torn
- 1 ¼ cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 hard boiled large eggs, chopped
- ¾ cup cooked turkey, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ¾ cup fully cooked ham, diced
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- use the salad dressing of your choice
Instructions
- Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl, or on a platter.
- Arrange the remaining ingredients in sections or rows depending on what you desire.
- Serve the salad with the salad dressing of your choice.
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I’d love to see how your Cobb salad board looks! Did you stick to the traditional rows, or did you mix it up?
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