Description
Gourmet salmon cobb salad combines Pacific Northwest seafood with classic salad elements, creating a refreshing and protein-packed meal. Crisp greens, flaky salmon, and zesty dressing offer pure culinary satisfaction for those seeking a wholesome dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered and halved
- 1 (3 oz/85 g) smoked salmon
- 1 avocado, cut into ½-inch pieces
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, shallot, dill, lemon juice, and salt into a smooth, creamy emulsion. Refrigerate to allow flavors to harmonize and develop depth.
- Salad Assembly: Line a wide serving bowl with Bibb lettuce, creating a fresh, verdant foundation for the dish.
- Protein and Produce Layering: Artfully distribute smoked salmon flakes across the lettuce, then intersperse creamy avocado chunks and quartered hard-boiled eggs throughout the salad, ensuring a balanced composition of textures and colors.
- Dressing Application: Gently drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad, using a light hand to coat ingredients without drowning their individual characteristics.
- Final Touches: Toss the salad delicately to integrate the dressing, then garnish with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately to maintain the crisp, vibrant essence of the salmon Cobb salad.
Notes
- Chill Dressing Wisely: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend and intensify, creating a more harmonious taste profile.
- Salmon Selection Matters: Choose high-quality smoked salmon with a rich, buttery texture for the most luxurious and authentic flavor experience.
- Avocado Timing Technique: Add avocado chunks just before serving to prevent browning and maintain their fresh, creamy appearance and delicate texture.
- Egg Preparation Pro Tip: Use room temperature eggs for more even cooking and easier peeling when preparing hard-boiled eggs for the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg