Name: Salmon Cobb Salad with Chipotle Dressing
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds wild Alaskan salmon, skinned (see Tips); 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles, plus 1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo, divided; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 10 cups mixed salad greens; 1 avocado, diced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 cup crumbled blue cheese

Salmon Cobb Salad with Chipotle Dressing

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Here's a healthy twist on a classic Cobb salad recipe: we skip the bacon, getting smoky flavor from chipotle peppers instead, and add salmon for a power-protein kick. Look for small cans of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce at large supermarkets.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 9, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Calcium High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Omega-3

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Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds wild Alaskan salmon, skinned (see Tips)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles, plus 1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
10 cups mixed salad greens
1 avocado, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high.
Cut salmon into 4 equal portions. Brush with adobo sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Oil the grill rack (see Tips). Grill the salmon, turning once, until opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
Combine sour cream, vinegar, water, minced chipotle and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss greens in a large bowl with 1/2 cup of the dressing.
Divide the greens and salmon among 4 plates. Top with avocado, tomatoes and blue cheese. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

Tips

To skin salmon, place the salmon fillet on a clean cutting board, skin side down. Starting at the tail end, slip the blade of a long, sharp knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding the skin down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30° angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.

Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to coat the food with cooking spray.

Fish that flakes easily requires a delicate touch to flip on the grill. If you want to skip turning it over when grilling, measure a piece of foil large enough to hold the fish and coat it with cooking spray. Grill the fish on the foil (without turning) until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
22g	Fat
13g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. salmon & 2 cups salad
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g	73%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Vitamin A 4249IU	85%
Vitamin C 36mg	40%
Folate 247mcg	62%
Sodium 668mg	29%
Calcium 265mg	20%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 103mg	25%
Potassium 1476mg	31%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.