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California Cobb Salad from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
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4.84 from 6 votes

California Cobb Salad

a fresh take on a cobb salad loaded with salmon, sweet potatoes, avocado and the most delicious mustard vinaigrette!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch dice
  • 3-4 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped, ¾ inch ribbons
  • 4 cooked beets
  • 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

For the Grilled salmon

  • 4 6-ounce salmon filets
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

For the Mustard Herb Vinaigrette:

  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 whole shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Grainy Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
  • ½ teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 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.

Notes

Swap out the salmon for chicken if you prefer. You can also leave off the meat for a side salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 2339mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 43610IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 7mg