Dinner for 4
Mexican Summer Cobb Salad
This colorful Cobb salad combines bacon, corn, eggs, avocado, peaches, and greens with a bright homemade dressing.
Typical price
$16.43for 4 servings
$4.11 per serving$16.43 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanSide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Peaches, pears, plums$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut syrup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 3 corn tortillas
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 cups arugula
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 ears cooked sweet corn
- 2 ripe peaches
- 1 large ripe avocado
Steps
- Whisk the garlic, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, coconut syrup, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl, then chill for 20 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until crisp, then drain and crumble it.
- Toast the corn tortillas in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then cool and break them into pieces.
- Chop the romaine, arugula, tomatoes, eggs, cooked corn, peaches, and avocado while the dressing chills.
- Toss the greens with half the dressing in a large bowl, then arrange the tomatoes, eggs, corn, peaches, avocado, bacon, tortilla pieces, and cheese on top.
- Drizzle with the remaining dressing and let the salad stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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