11 Best Cobb Salad Dressing Recipes

Knowing what dressing goes with Cobb salad is key to making the perfect dish.

And luckily for you, I’ve got 11 delicious cobb salad dressing recipes that will take your salad to the next level.

So whether you’re looking for something light and refreshing or rich and creamy, I’ve got you covered.

So go ahead and give one of these a try!

What Dressing Goes with Cobb Salad?

There are many dressings that go well with Cobb salad, but some of the most popular are ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and vinaigrette. If you want to lighten things up, you can also use a citrus-based dressing or a yogurt-based dressing.

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Here are 11 dressings that go with Cobb salad:

1. Greek Dressing

Personally, I think Cobb salad is best with a Greek dressing.

It’s simple to make, and you can usually find all of the ingredients in your pantry.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl until they’re well combined.

If you want to get really fancy, you can add some fresh herbs to the dressing.

I like to add a tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano or thyme.

2. Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Ah, honey mustard dressing.

It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a little bit of creaminess from the honey and dijon mustard.

And it goes so well with Cobb salad!

The ingredients you’ll need for this dressing are: honey, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Simply whisk all the ingredients together until emulsified and voila!

You can also add a bit of fresh thyme or rosemary to this dressing if you’d like.

3. Ranch Dressing

One of the most popular dressings to pair with Cobb salad is ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing that goes well with the crunchy vegetables and bacon in Cobb salad.

If you want to make your own ranch dressing, you will need mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dried parsley.

You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as dill weed or chives.

4. Olive Garden Salad (Copycat Version)

I’m sure you’ve tried the original Olive Garden salad dressing and loved it.

But have you ever made a copycat version at home?

It’s actually quite easy, and only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

The dressing is made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.

You can add other herbs and spices to taste, but those are the basics.

1. To make the dressing, simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl or jar.
2. Taste and adjust as necessary.
3. Then, store in the fridge for up to a week.

5. Thai Peanut Dressing

If you like Asian flavors, then this Thai Peanut Dressing is the perfect addition to your Cobb salad.

It’s creamy and peanutty with a little bit of spice from the ginger and red pepper flakes.

The dressing is also thick enough to coat all the ingredients in your salad without being too heavy.

I like to add a little extra zing to my Thai Peanut Dressing by adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

If you want some crunch in your salad, you can also top it with chopped peanuts or cashews.

6. Green Goddess Dressing

You could also add some color and texture to the dressing by adding in some diced avocado or even some crumbled bacon.

If you want to make a lighter dressing, you could use yogurt or buttermilk in place of some of the mayo.

You could also add in some chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or tarragon.

And finally, if you want a bit of a kick, you could add in some diced jalapeno or hot sauce to taste.

7. Sweet and Spicy Mango Salad Dressing

I love when sweet and spicy come together in one dish, and this mango salad dressing is the perfect example of that!

The sweetness of the mango is perfectly balanced by the heat of the chili pepper flakes and the acidity of the lime juice.

This dressing would be delicious on a Cobb salad with grilled chicken, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and crumbled blue cheese.

To add even more flavor and texture to this already delicious dressing, I recommend stirring in some chopped fresh cilantro and diced jalapeño peppers.

The cilantro will add a bright pop of flavor, while the jalapeño peppers will add some spice.

If you want to keep it on the sweeter side, you could also stir in some diced mango or pineapple.

Give this sweet and spicy mango salad dressing a try next time you’re looking for a new salad dressing recipe!

8. Balsamic Vinaigrette

Tart, tangy, and a little sweet, balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for Cobb salad.

The acidity of the vinegar helps to brighten up all the flavors in the salad, while the oil adds a touch of richness and body.

To make this dressing even more flavorful, try adding in some minced shallot or garlic.

For an extra bit of texture, you could also add in some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.

If you want to spice things up a bit, you could also add in a pinch of red pepper flakes.

No matter what you do, this dressing is sure to take your Cobb salad to the next level!

9. Thousand Island Dressing

This dressing needs no introduction – it’s a classic for a reason!

Thousand Island dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and it goes great on just about anything.

Cobb salad is one of my favorite things to use Thousand Island dressing on, but you could also try it on:

• Taco salads
• Buffalo chicken wraps
• As a dipping sauce for fries or onion rings
• On burgers or sandwiches in place of ketchup or mayo

To change things up, you could:

• Add some diced avocado to the dressing for extra creaminess.
• Stir in some diced pickles or relish for extra sweetness and tang.
• Make it spicier with a teaspoon of hot sauce or diced jalapeño.

10. Lemon Garlic Tahini Dressing

The taste of this lemon garlic tahini dressing is out of this world good!

It’s perfect on any salad, but I especially love it on a Cobb salad with all the different textures and flavors going on.

The best part about this dressing is that it’s so versatile.

You can use it as a salad dressing, of course, but it also makes a great dip for veggies or a sauce for grilled chicken or fish.

And if you’re feeling adventurous, try swapping out the tahini for another nut or seed butter to change things up.

11. Homemade Catalina Dressing

Tomatoes have always been a key player in Cobb salad, and this homemade Catalina dressing really brings out their flavor.

It’s sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky – the perfect complement to all the other ingredients in Cobb salad.

And since it’s so easy to make, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought dressing again.

To change things up, you could:

• Add some diced avocado to your salad for extra creaminess.
• Swap out the bacon for grilled chicken or shrimp.
• Use blue cheese or goat cheese instead of (or in addition to) the cheddar.
• Try using a different type of lettuce like romaine or Bibb lettuce.