Salmon Caesar Salad

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    26 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    5658 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Salmon Caesar Salad

A balanced take on the classic, Salmon Ceasar Salad pairs crunchy romaine lettuce, golden croutons, and creamy homemade dressing with tender broiled salmon for a satisfying main dish.

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Ingredients

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For the Caesar Salad Dressing

  • 3 anchovy fillet finely chopped, oil-packed
  • 1 garlic finely grated, clove
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon 4 to 5-ounce filets
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground

For the Croutons

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 1 garlic finely grated or minced, clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cups bread from 2 to 3 slices, cubed, about 3/4-inch cubes, crusty

For the salad:

  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped, or 2 hearts
  • Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

  1. Get ready. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange one rack in the center of the oven and another 6 to 8 inches from the broiler.
  2. Make the Caesar salad dressing. In a liquid measuring cup, combine the anchovies, garlic, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Use an immersion blender on high speed to emulsify and blend the dressing until it’s smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  3. Marinate the salmon. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the salmon in a wide, shallow bowl and coat it with 1/4 cup of the Caesar salad dressing. Leave it to marinate at room temperature for up to 30 minutes while making the croutons, or for up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  4. Make the croutons. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the cubed bread and toss to coat. Spread the bread cubes into a single layer on a sheet pan. Place on rack in the center of the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, toss, and continue baking until golden and crunchy, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Transfer the croutons to a bowl or plate to cool.
  5. Broil the salmon. Switch the oven from bake to broil on high. Wipe any crumbs off the sheet pan and line it with aluminum foil. Place the salmon on the baking sheet, wiping away some of the excess but leaving a coating of dressing. Place the salmon on the top rack, under the broiler, and broil until the fish is browned on top and opaque when flaked, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven and set aside while assembling the salad.
  6. Assemble the salad. Add the chopped romaine lettuce and croutons to a large bowl and toss to coat with the remaining Caesar dressing. Divide the salad among 4 salad bowls. Top each salad with a salmon filet, extra Parmesan cheese, and a grind of freshly ground black pepper, and serve

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  • For an eggless dressing: Omit the egg yolk. Reduce the olive oil to 1 tablespoon. Add 1/3 cup Greek yogurt. Since you don’t need to emulsify the yolk and olive oil, you can simply whisk everything together.
  • To make the dressing without an immersion blender:

    In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the anchovies, grated garlic, and salt to form a paste. Switch to a whisk and whisk in the lemon juice, then add the egg yolk and whisk to combine.Emulsify the oil (slowly!). Whisking constantly, add the olive oil one drop at a time, waiting for each addition to emulsify before adding the next. After the first couple of tablespoons, switch to pouring the olive oil in a thin, steady stream, while still whisking constantly. The dressing should look cohesive and thickened slightly, like a loose aioli. Stir in the grated parmesan and ground pepper.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the anchovies, grated garlic, and salt to form a paste. Switch to a whisk and whisk in the lemon juice, then add the egg yolk and whisk to combine.Emulsify the oil (slowly!).
  • Whisking constantly, add the olive oil one drop at a time, waiting for each addition to emulsify before adding the next. After the first couple of tablespoons, switch to pouring the olive oil in a thin, steady stream, while still whisking constantly. The dressing should look cohesive and thickened slightly, like a loose aioli.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan and ground pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 565.8kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 20.8g (7%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 34.5g (53%) Saturated Fat 6.3g (32%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g (43%) Monounsaturated Fat 18.1g (91%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 152.3mg (51%) Sodium 776.6mg (32%) Potassium 1312.8mg (28%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 3.7g (7%) Vitamin A 13843.1IU (277%) Vitamin C 9.7mg (11%) Calcium 201.5mg (20%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5658 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 565.8kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 20.8g 7%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 34.5g 53%
Saturated Fat 6.3g 32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g 43%
Monounsaturated Fat 18.1g 91%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 152.3mg 51%
Sodium 776.6mg 32%
Potassium 1312.8mg 28%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 3.7g 7%
Vitamin A 13843.1IU 277%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11%
Calcium 201.5mg 20%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

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

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