Description
Creamy salmon cobb salad brings Mediterranean coastal charm to your plate. Fresh Pacific salmon nestles among crisp greens, eggs, bacon, and tangy blue cheese, creating a protein-packed lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 (3 ounces/85 grams) smoked salmon
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered and halved
Vegetables and Greens:
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 avocado, cut into ½-inch pieces
Seasonings:
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a creamy, tangy dressing by blending buttermilk, mayonnaise, finely minced shallot, fragrant dill, zesty lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until silky smooth. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Select a spacious serving bowl and gently layer fresh, crisp Bibb lettuce as the verdant base for the salad.
- Distribute tender, flaked smoked salmon across the lettuce, creating elegant strands of pink protein.
- Carefully nestle creamy avocado chunks throughout the salad, ensuring even distribution for balanced texture.
- Delicately position quartered hard-boiled eggs around the salad, adding rich, golden highlights to the composition.
- Drizzle the chilled, vibrant dressing over the assembled ingredients, using a light touch to coat each component without overwhelming the delicate flavors.
- Using gentle tossing motions, integrate the dressing so every ingredient receives a light, even glaze.
- Finish the salad with a fragrant sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, enhancing the medley of flavors and providing a subtle warmth.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp textures and vibrant presentation of this elegant salmon cobb salad.
Notes
- Whip up a zesty buttermilk dressing that adds tangy flavor and creamy texture to your salad.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality smoked salmon to elevate the entire dish with rich, luxurious taste.
- Prepare hard-boiled eggs in advance to save time during meal preparation.
- Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain vibrant green color.
- Choose crisp Bibb lettuce for a delicate, tender base that complements the robust salmon.
- Customize the salad by adding your favorite herbs or trying different protein variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg