California Cobb Salad

California Cobb Salad
  • Author: Gaby Dalkin

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.

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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