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Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad: A Delicious, Nutritious Twist on a Classic

Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad
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A luxurious take on the traditional Cobb salad featuring flaky grilled salmon, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing. This nutrient-dense meal is perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 entrée servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • For the Salmon:
  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • For the Salad:
  • 6 cups mixed greens (romaine + baby spinach)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 6 strips center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup corn kernels (grilled or roasted)
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon dry and rub with oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. Grill skin-side down over medium-high heat (400°F) for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes until 145°F internal temp. Let rest 5 minutes before flaking.
  2. Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Assemble Salad: Arrange greens on platter. Create decorative rows of eggs, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, onion, and corn.
  4. Finish: Top with flaked salmon, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with extra dill. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Meal Prep: Store components separately; dress just before serving.
  • Substitutions: Use feta instead of blue cheese, or grilled chicken for salmon.
  • For Extra Crispy Skin: Start salmon skin-side down in cold cast iron skillet, then finish on grill.
  • Keto-Friendly: Omit corn and reduce honey in dressing.

Nutrition

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