Easy Healthy Salmon Cobb Salad

Here’s a detailed, easy and healthy Salmon Cobb Salad recipe that’s fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. I’ll break it down step by step for clarity.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the Salad:

• Salmon fillets – 2 (about 4–6 oz each)

• Romaine lettuce – 4 cups, chopped

• Baby spinach – 2 cups (optional, adds extra greens)

• Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved

• Cucumber – 1 small, diced

• Avocado – 1, sliced

• Hard-boiled eggs – 2, quartered

• Red onion – ¼ small, thinly sliced

• Crumbled feta or blue cheese – ¼ cup (optional)

• Cooked bacon – 2 slices, crumbled (optional, or substitute with turkey bacon for leaner option)

For the Dressing (Simple Lemon Vinaigrette):

• Olive oil – 3 tablespoons

• Lemon juice – 1½ tablespoons

• Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon

• Honey or maple syrup – ½ teaspoon (optional, for sweetness)

• Salt & pepper – to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon:

1. Season the salmon fillets with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. You can also add garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.

2. Cook the salmon:

   • Pan-sear: Heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 minutes until cooked through.

   • Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake salmon on a lined sheet for 12–15 minutes.

3. Cool slightly and flake into large chunks or leave as whole fillets.

2. Prepare the Salad Base:

• In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss lightly.

3. Make the Dressing:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.

2. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Assemble the Salad:

1. Place salad base on a serving platter or individual plates.

2. Arrange salmon, avocado slices, hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, and cheese on top in sections or a scattered pattern.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Tips for Extra Health & Flavor:

• Use wild-caught salmon for better omega-3 content.

• Add roasted or steamed vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers for more fiber.

• Skip the bacon or cheese to reduce calories while keeping it protein-rich.

• Lemon zest or fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives make it extra fresh.

✅ Nutrition per serving (approx.):

• Calories: 400–500 kcal

• Protein: 30–35 g

• Fat: 25–30 g (healthy fats from salmon and avocado)

• Carbs: 10–12 g

If you want, I can also give you a 5-minute version with no-cook salmon that’s even faster for lunch or weeknight dinners.

Do you want me to make that quick version too?