Salmon Caesar Salad

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5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    541 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Salmon Caesar Salad

Salmon Caesar Salad with juicy pan seared salmon and tons of flavor is a satisfying main course salad to boost your healthier meal plan.

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Ingredients

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non-creamy lemony Caesar dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil pure, for milder flavor
  • 3 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese freshly shredded or grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 anchovy or a tsp of anchovy paste or Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Optional

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise for a creamier dressing

salmon

  • 1 1/3 lb salmon cut into 4 slices
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • smoked paprika

salad

  • 4 handfuls romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • croutons chunky; see below for homemade instructions
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

dressing

  1. Put all the ingredients in a jar and use an immersion blender to blend. Taste the dressing to adjust any of the ingredients. If you'd like a creamier dressing blend in the mayo. Set aside.

salmon

  1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Sprinkle lightly with the paprika.
  2. Coat the bottom of an oven safe nonstick pan with olive oil and heat until hot but not smoking.
  3. Place the salmon, skin side up, into the pan. Let sear for 5 minutes without moving. You may need to lower the heat to prevent burning, depending on your stove. Carefully flip each piece of fish and place in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through (until the internal temperature reaches 140F - 145F.)

salad

  1. I use small romaine lettuce leaves so I don't chop them, but if yours are larger, give them a rough chop. In a large bowl toss your lettuce with some of the dressing to lightly coat.
  2. Divide romaine leaves between 4 wide shallow bowls. Add the sliced red onion over the greens, breaking apart the thin rings as you add them to the salad. Scatter the croutons over the salad.
  3. Top each bowl with salmon. Garnish with a lemon wedge and more Parmesan cheese. Drizzle more dressing over the top.

Notes

  • *If you do not have a nonstick pan that can safely go into a 400F oven you can use a cast iron pan, or simply transfer your fish to a foil lined baking sheet for the oven.
  • **If you'd like to make homemade croutons cut 2 thick slices of artisan bread into chunks. Toss the bread generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast the croutons in a skillet over medium heat, stirring almost constantly until they turn crisp and golden.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 541kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 789mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 541 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 541kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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