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Salmon Caesar Salad
5 from 6 votes

Salmon Caesar Salad

Think a Caesar salad can't be improved? Think again! Succulent salmon on top of this classic salad makes it a delicious and healthy meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon 6 ounces each, fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt low-fat
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese optional, additional
  • croutons optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and brush salmon fillets with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and flaky.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, and Greek yogurt to create the Caesar dressing.
  3. Toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing in a large salad bowl.
  4. Divide the salad onto plates and top each with a cooked salmon fillet. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and croutons, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 1050mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 6293IU (126%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 1050mg 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 6293IU 126%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

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