For the Cobb salad:

3 cups mixed leafy greens like romaine, green leaf, red leaf, etc.

1 cup finely shredded lacinato kale

1 cup packed basil leaves, torn

2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

8 slices of bacon, chopped

4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise in half

1 pound heirloom tomatoes, sliced into wedges or bite-sized pieces

2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds

1 shallot, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

1/3 cup chopped salted mixed nuts

zest of 1 lemon

For the Creamy Peppercorn Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise; we like Duke's brand. 

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

1/4 cup finely grated Romano cheese

1 teaspoon fresh coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt