Autumn Salmon Cobb Salad
Looking for a dish that's as delightful as it is nutritious? Chef Steve has crafted a mouthwatering Salmon and Butternut Squash Salad that's sure to become a new favorite. Packed with local, fresh ingredients, this recipe combines the rich flavors of wild Chinook salmon with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash and creamy goat cheese. Let's dive into this culinary adventure!
Prep:
Ingredients:
Dill Yogurt Dressing:
Mix 7 oz of Greek yogurt with 1/2 oz. of honey, 1/2 oz. lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh dill, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Crisp Capers:
Preheat a small sauce pan on medium to high heat, add vegetable oil and gradually add capers, stir around for 45 - 60 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel to remove the oil. Set aside.
Roasted Butternut Squash:
Preheat oven to 425 F, dice squash into 1" cubes, then place in a bowl to toss with vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Place on a parchment lined bake sheet and bake for roughly 20-3- minutes until brown and tender. Then set aside to cool. These can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
1.5 cups of Mixed Greens
1 cup of Dill Yogurt Dressing
4 Free Run Boiled Eggs
4 x 5 oz Wild Chinook Salmon
1.5 cups of Roasted Butternut Squash
8 Slices of Crisp Bacon Bits
4 tablespoons of Crisp Capers
1 Lemon
1 cup of Goat Cheese
Fresh Dill
Honey
Lemon Juice
Method:
Pre-poach your eggs
Pre-wash your vegetables and set aside
Pre-set your salad into 4 bowls with; greens, squash, cheese, capers, egg, and yogurt dressing.
Rub Salmon portions with oil and season on both sides with salt and pepper then set aside.
Pre-heat cast iron or non-stick skillet on medium heat, slice up the Bacon into 1 inch pieces, then add to pan to cook until desired crispiness.
Remove Bacon from the pan, set on paper towel, remove some Bacon fat but leave about 1 T to cook with Salmon.
Add pre-seasoned Salmon to the pan, sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Ideal to serve medium to medium rare [if you are using a thicker Salmon like Chinook the time will vary]
Add the Salmon to your prepared Salad, garnish with Bacon and Lemon. Serve immediately
This dish is a symphony of flavors, boasting the freshest local ingredients. Experience the vibrant crunch of pea tendrils from Strathcona Micro Greens, the decadence of Fromage Blanc from Lakeside Farmstead, the perfection of Irving Farms' dry-cured bacon, and a touch of sweet magic with Gramma Bee's Honey. Every bite is a testament to the rich tapestry of flavors our local producers have to offer! Enjoy!