California Cobb Salad
This vibrant and nutritious California Sweetpotato and Salmon Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Sweet roasted sweetpotatoes, tender grilled salmon, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables come together in perfect harmony. Tossed with a zesty Mustard Herb Vinaigrette, this salad is a deliciously satisfying meal that's as visually appealing as it is tasty. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 California Sweetpotatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 3-4 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped, ¾ inch ribbons
- 4 cooked beets
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocado, medium dice
- 1 cup canned chickpeas
- 4 6-ounce salmon filets
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Garlic, Minced
- 2 teaspoons Shallots, Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Grainy Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
- ½ teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ¼ cups Red Wine Vinegar
- 1-¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- For the Salad:
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and softened. Let cool.
- In 4 bowls, arrange equal amounts of the lettuce and top with piles of the sweet potatoes, beets, cherry tomatoes, avocados and chickpeas. Lay a piece of salmon on top of each salad. Toss with vinaigrette as needed.
- For the Salmon:
- Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill on a hot grill pan for 3-4 minutes on each side until just slightly pink in the center. Remove and set aside.
- For the Mustard Herb Vinaigrette:
- Combine all the ingredients in medium bowl and whisk until everything is incorporated.
Yield
Makes 4 salads
Nutrition
- Calories: 806 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
- Protein Content: 33 g
- Fat Content: 55 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 64 mg
- Sodium Content: 541 mg
- Fiber Content: 18 g
- Sugar Content: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 45 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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