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The Best Salmon Kale Caesar Salad

Caesar salad is made with kale and topped with delicious pan fried salmon. Top with freshly grated parmesan, croutons, almonds, and caesar dressing. Impress your dinner guests with this healthy meal. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Salad

Ingredients

For The Salmon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2-3 4 oz salmon filets
  • 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 large cloves garlic minced
  • parsley
For The Salad
  • ½ bunch of kale washed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup croutons
  • caesar salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

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  1. Bring salmon to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on all sides. Top with ½ lemon juice.
  2. In a skillet heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, add the salmon flesh side down. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Flip then cook the salmon skin side down for 2-3 minutes undisturbed. Right after flipping the fish, add the garlic and cook in between the salmon filets. After 1 minute add ½ lemon juice to the pan to deglaze. Top with chopped parsley and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl toss together the kale, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar salad dressing, and sliced almonds. Mix until the kale is coated in the dressing. Serve on a plate or bowl and serve with whole or chopped salmon filets.