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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 fillets 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- additional Parmesan cheese optional
- croutons optional
Instructions
- 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.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, and Greek yogurt to create the Caesar dressing.
- Toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing in a large salad bowl.
- Divide the salad onto plates and top each with a cooked salmon fillet. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and croutons, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
1050mg
(30%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
6293IU
(126%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.