Salmon Cobb Salad

This salmon Cobb salad recipe is a lighter take on the classic! It's every bit as delicious.

I had this vision of a healthy Cobb salad that wasn't drowning in a creamy dressing and that didn't contain bacon and cheese.

Some may say that I'm taking the fun out of Cobb salad, but I disagree. This salad is still hearty and flavorful, but it's also good for ya.

I did a quick search, and Cobb salad ingredients can and do vary. I found several recipes that use a lighter dressing, so I knew I wasn't totally out to lunch here (har har). The red wine vinegar dressing is very easy to throw together, and it provides a tangy kick that still lets the other flavors shine through.

The salmon is quickly roasted with some olive oil and salt & pepper. The eggs are hard boiled for 7 minutes so the yolk isn't rock hard. If you prefer even jammier yolks, go ahead and cook them for less time.

I did add a slightly unusual ingredient to this salad which gives it a nice little kick of sharpness, but you definitely don't need to go out of your way to find it. I had some leftover radish greens from the smashed chickpea salad sandwich I posted a little while ago, and I thought they would go well in this salmon Cobb salad. Watercress offers a similar flavor.

Would you try this healthy Cobb salad recipe or do you prefer the more traditional version?

Let me know in the comments below. 🙂

Salmon Cobb Salad

This salmon Cobb salad recipe is a lighter take on the classic! It's every bit as delicious. 

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4

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Ingredients

 

• ▢ 3 eggs
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 small piece of salmon (about 1/2 pound)
• ▢ 1 head butter leaf lettuce and/or assorted salad greens
• ▢ 1 large handful arugula
• ▢ 2-3 medium tomatoes chopped
• ▢ 1 avocado diced
• ▢ Scallions chopped, to taste
• ▢ Radish greens to taste (optional)

Dressing:

• ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon honey
• ▢ Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with tin foil. 
• Hard boil your eggs. The ones pictured are cooked for 7 minutes after they start boiling. Once they're done, cover with cold water and peel.
• Place the salmon on the baking sheet. Cover it with the 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and some salt & pepper. Roast for about 10 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork (don't overcook).
• Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. Prep your other salad ingredients and add them to a large salad bowl.
• When the eggs and salmon are done, chop or slice the eggs as desired and break the salmon into smaller pieces using a fork. Add to the salad bowl.
• Either toss the salad or pour the dressing over top. Enjoy immediately. 

Notes

• Serves 2 as a main course or 4+ as a side salad.

Keyword Healthy Cobb Salad, Salmon Cobb Salad

Author Natasha Bull