I am a sucker for a Cobb salad! I absolutely love the combination of fresh greens, crispy bacon, creamy cheese (especially if it’s blue cheese – make it blue cheese, and I will love you forever), and a variety of colorful veggies. It’s such a fresh and delicious meal!
My new favorite twist on the classic Cobb salad is substituting the traditional chicken with smoked salmon. Not only does smoked salmon add a unique flavor, but it’s also a fantastic source of protein and is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are essential for heart health and brain function, as well as reducing inflammation in the body, among other benefits.
The best thing about this Salmon Cobb Salad is that you can throw it together in just a few minutes for an easy, delicious, and high-protein lunch!
Also, this recipe is written as a single serving because it is a super easy, filling, and delicious lunch, but you can definitely double or triple it to have as dinner with your family.
Salmon Cobb Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces smoked salmon sliced
- 1 hard-boiled egg sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 1 slice cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoon sliced red onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1/4 teaspoon honey optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare The Salad
- In a large bowl or on a plate, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
- Top the greens with smoked salmon, hard-boiled egg slices, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and sliced red onion.
- Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Make Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey (if using) until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve
- Drizzle the fresh vinaigrette dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine, ensuring the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Personal-sized Smoked Salmon Cobb Salad!
Notes
- Feel free to customize your salad with your favorite toppings, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or your preferred type of cheese.
- I love to keep the ingredients ready to go in the fridge so I can throw this meal together in a jiffy!
