Classic Cobb Salad Dressing Recipe
This classic Cobb salad dressing is a tangy mustard vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. It comes together in about 5 minutes and works on just about any green salad.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup salad oil
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse at high speed until the dressing is combined and emulsified.
- Serve or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
The most important thing about this dressing is achieving a proper emulsion. If the oil and vinegar separate, the dressing will be thin and oily instead of smooth and creamy.
Slow drizzle if whisking: If I am making this by hand, I drizzle the oil in a very thin stream while whisking constantly. Pouring too fast will break the emulsion and the dressing will never come together.
Blender is easier: The blender does the slow incorporation for you. I just add everything at once and pulse. It takes about 30 seconds.
Let it rest before serving: The flavors improve after sitting in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Fresh from the blender it is good, but after resting it is better.
Re-emulsify before serving: If the dressing has been sitting in the refrigerator, the oil may separate slightly. I pull it out, let it come to room temperature, and whisk or shake it in the jar to bring it back together.
Customize with herbs: I have added chopped shallots, fresh parsley, thyme, and oregano to this dressing with great results. The base recipe is simple enough to build on.
Make-Ahead: I make this dressing 3 to 4 days ahead of time. I keep it in the refrigerator and pull it out to room temperature about an hour before serving, then whisk to re-emulsify.
How to Store: I cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
How to Reheat: This is served cold or at room temperature. No reheating needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg