This salmon cobb salad is packed with veggies and protein with flavorful, tender salmon plus bacon, avocado, eggs and and a simple lemon garlic vinaigrette. It’s paleo, Whole30 and keto friendly.
Updated May 2026: This recipe has been refreshed with new photos, additional tips and helpful FAQs to make it even easier to prepare and enjoy.
Isn’t there something about a good cobb salad? I’m basically always craving one!
The bacon, the avocado, the eggs – no wonder it’s my go-to when it comes to salad! Those are a few of my very favorite things!
Typically it’s chicken that stars as the preferred protein in my cobb salads but I wanted something different and salmon felt like the perfect option. This salmon cobb salad turned out to be perfect in every way!
Instead of grilling the salmon, I baked it so it’s perfectly tender and delicious to top this salad.
My kids even love it, so, it’s a winner and we’ll be serving it on repeat all summer!
Why You’ll Love This Salmon Cobb Salad
If you’re looking for a fresh, satisfying meal that’s packed with protein and healthy fats, this salmon Cobb salad is hard to beat. Flaky salmon, crisp bacon, creamy avocado, hard boiled eggs, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers come together over crisp greens with a simple homemade lemon dressing for a restaurant-worthy salad at home.
Unlike a traditional Cobb salad made with chicken, salmon adds rich flavor and heart-healthy omega-3 fats while keeping the salad filling enough for lunch or dinner. It’s naturally gluten-free, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep since many of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time.
Whether you’re serving it for a light summer dinner, meal-prepping lunches for the week, or looking for a healthy way to use leftover salmon, this colorful salad is always a crowd-pleaser.
What You Need to Make this Salmon Cobb Salad
Everything involved in this recipe is simple, including the dressing!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this cobb salad:
Dressing:
- Juice of one lemon
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- olive oil
- coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- salmon fillet
- Olive oil
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- bacon
- eggs
- romaine lettuce
- cherry tomatoes
- seedless cucumber
- ripe avocado
- scallions
How to Make this Salmon Cobb Salad
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Place the salmon fillet on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, drizzle all over with olive oil and generously sprinkle with coarse sea salt and black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.
Have your bacon and hardboiled eggs cooked and ready (see my method below).
For the dressing, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or shake together in a lidded mason jar. I prefer a mason jar to easily store leftover dressing.
In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped romaine, then arrange as desired the tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced hardboiled eggs and cucumber.
Flake the baked salmon off of the skin with a fork and arrange over the salad, then peel and thinly slice the avocado and arrange over the salad.
Sprinkle everything with sea salt and black pepper and garish with thinly sliced scallions.
Once ready to serve, give the dressing a shake or whisk and drizzle the dressing all over the salad.
Easy Variations
One of the best things about Cobb salad is how easy it is to customize based on what you have available.
- Use grilled salmon for extra smoky flavor during grilling season.
- Substitute mixed greens, spinach, romaine, or butter lettuce.
- Add sliced red onion for extra crunch and flavor.
- Use grilled chicken if you don’t have salmon on hand.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta or goat cheese if dairy is part of your diet.
- Add sliced radishes or bell peppers for even more fresh vegetables.
No matter how you customize it, the combination of protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables makes this salad both delicious and satisfying.
Meal Prep and Storage
This salmon Cobb salad is excellent for meal prep when the ingredients are stored separately.
Cook the salmon, bacon, and eggs up to 3 days ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve. Chop the vegetables and wash the greens in advance for easy assembly.
For meal prep containers, store the dressing separately and add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Once assembled and dressed, the salad is best enjoyed immediately.
Leftover cooked salmon can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used to make fresh salads throughout the week.
How I Bake Bacon in the Oven
I prefer to cook bacon in the oven on a parchment lined baking sheet, especially when I’m making more than 4 slices.
Lay the bacon on the baking sheet in a single layer, giving each slice a little space. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes (I check at 15).
For this recipe, you can do this in the same oven on a separate baking sheet while you bake the salmon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a salmon Cobb salad?
A salmon Cobb salad is a variation of the classic Cobb salad made with cooked salmon instead of chicken. It typically includes lettuce, bacon, hard boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and a simple dressing.
Can I use leftover salmon?
Yes! Leftover cooked salmon is perfect for this recipe and makes it even quicker to prepare. Simply flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the salad.
What dressing goes best with salmon Cobb salad?
A lemon vinaigrette, lemon-garlic dressing, or Dijon vinaigrette pairs beautifully with salmon and complements the fresh vegetables without overpowering them.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare the salmon, bacon, eggs, and vegetables in advance and store them separately. Assemble the salad just before serving for the best texture and freshness.
Is salmon Cobb salad healthy?
This salad is rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids while avocado, eggs, and fresh vegetables make it a balanced and satisfying meal.
What greens are best for Cobb salad?
Romaine lettuce is a classic choice because it stays crisp and sturdy, but mixed greens, spinach, butter lettuce, or spring mix all work well.
This salmon Cobb salad is one of my favorite ways to turn simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. With flaky salmon, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, smoky bacon, and a bright homemade dressing, it’s packed with flavor while still being easy enough for a weeknight dinner or meal-prepped lunches.
Whether you’re following a Whole30, keto, gluten-free, or simply looking for a healthy high-protein meal, this salad is a fresh and delicious option that you’ll want to make again and again. If you try it, be sure to leave a rating and comment below to let me know how it turned out!
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Ingredients
Dressing:
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- Olive oil
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled*
- 4 large eggs hard boiled, cut into quarters**
- 2 hearts of romaine roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 seedless cucumber sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the salmon fillet on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, drizzle all over with olive oil and generously sprinkle with coarse sea salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.
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Have your bacon and hardboiled eggs cooked and ready**. For the dressing, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or shake together in a lidded mason jar. I prefer a mason jar to easily store leftover dressing.
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In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped romaine, then arrange as desired the tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced hardboiled eggs and cucumber. Flake the baked salmon off of the skin with a fork and arrange over the salad, then peel and thinly slice the avocado and arrange over the salad. Sprinkle everything with sea salt and black pepper and garish with thinly sliced scallions. Once ready to serve, give the dressing a shake or whisk and drizzle the dressing all over the salad. Serve right away and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*I prefer to cook bacon in the oven on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes (I check after 15) for this recipe, you can do this in the same oven on a separate baking sheet while you bake the salmon.
**Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover to steam for 15 minutes. Drain and transfer the eggs to ice water and once cooled, peel, then slice into quarters.
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This looks absolutely incredible! I’ve been trying to add more salmon to my rotation and this is such a creative twist on a classic cobb salad. I love that you swapped out the chicken for salmon – it’s such a great way to get those omega-3s while still getting all the good stuff I already love about cobb salads.
The lemon garlic vinaigrette sounds like the perfect bright finish to balance all the rich flavors from the bacon and avocado. I’m definitely going to try making this for dinner this week – it’s exactly the kind of clean, protein-packed meal I’ve been looking for. Thanks for sharing another amazing recipe!