Lunch: Cobb Salad

Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem.In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of hamburgers and hot

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Cobb Salad

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

1/2 head of romaine, rinsed, spun dry, and chopped fine (about 4 cups)
1/2 head of Boston lettuce, rinsed, spun dry, and chopped fine (about 4 cups)
1 small bunch of curly endive, rinsed, spun dry, and chopped fine (about 4 cups)
1/2 bunch of watercress, coarse stems discarded and the watercress rinsed, spun dry, and chopped fine (about 2 cups)
6 slices of lean bacon, chopped fine
3 ripe avocados (preferably California)
2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total), halved, cooked, and diced fine
1 tomato, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 hard-boiled large egg, separated, the yolk grated fine and the white grated fine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Roquefort

Instructions

In a large salad bowl toss together well the romaine, the Boston lettuce, the curly endive, and the watercress. In a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp and transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Halve, pit, and peel the avocados and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Arrange the chicken, the bacon, the tomato, and the avocado decoratively over the greens and garnish the salad with the grated egg and the chives. In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a slow stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Stir in the Roquefort. Whisk the dressing, pour it over the salad, and toss the salad well.

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