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Salmon Cobb Salad with Light Avocado Dressing
A flavor packed healthy salmon cobb salad with avocado dressing ready in under 30 minutes. This salad is super light and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING (yields ¾ cup, nutrition information based on 2 tablespoons per serving):
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup non-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons water for thinning as necessary
FOR THE SALAD:
- 3 lices center-cut bacon cooked and chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup diced peeled avocado
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 2 hard-cooked large eggs chilled and quartered
- 1 ½ ounces blue cheese crumbled
- 4 Gorton's Signature Seasoned Salmon Fillets about 3.5 ounces each, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- For the dressing, puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add 1 -2 tablespoons of water (or more) until the dressing reaches desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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For the salad:
- Divide spinach and lettuce evenly among four serving bowls or plates. Top each salad with equal amounts of bacon, avocado, tomatoes, eggs, and blue cheese. Top each salad with a salmon fillet and about 2 tablespoons of dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make this salad your own by adding any veggies you like
- Also, try using up leftover grilled or roasted vegetables
- The dressing will keep in the fridge for 1-2 days but the avocado may oxidize.
- The salmon can be cooked in advance and kept in the fridge.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the salmon and cook for the time stated on the package to avoid overcooking, it doesn't take long
Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
1601mg
(46%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7575IU
(152%)
Vitamin C
23.1mg
(26%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1601mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7575IU | 152% |
| Vitamin C | 23.1mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.