Description
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.
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
- 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.
- Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange greens on platter. Create decorative rows of eggs, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, onion, and corn.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 280mg