Salmon Caesar Salad
Salmon Caesar Salad pairs crisp Romaine with flaky, chilled salmon, crunchy toasted croutons, and a punchy homemade Caesar dressing anchored by anchovies, garlic, and Parmesan. Sweet honey on the salmon balances the savory, tangy notes, while shaved Parmesan adds a rich finish. Ideal for a warm-weather lunch or a light dinner that still feels satisfying.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salmon Caesar Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Warm 2 teaspoons oil until it shimmers. Add the salmon, skin side down. Brush with honey and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
- 2
Gently flip the salmon and lower the heat to medium. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the salmon to a plate or container; cover and chill until very cold, at least 2 hours.
- 3
For the dressing, crack an egg into a food processor. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, Dijon, garlic, anchovies, grated Parmesan, and black pepper; pulse to blend. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until it emulsifies. Refrigerate the dressing until needed.
- 4
For the croutons, melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread cubes; season with Italian seasoning and granulated garlic.
- 5
Toast until the croutons are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- 6
For the salad, place the lettuce in a large bowl. Flake the salmon with a fork into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl. Drizzle with Caesar dressing; finish with croutons and shaved Parmesan on top.
- Calories 183.75 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 15.56 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 6.51 g 2%
- Total Fat 10.79 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.42 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 98.32 mg High 33%
- Sodium 318.42 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 105.57 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 337.49 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 88.15 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Salmon Caesar Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cubed Stuffing Bread. Each serving provides about 183.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salmon Caesar Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Salmon Caesar Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Black Pepper, Butter, Cubed Stuffing Bread, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Salmon Caesar Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Salmon Caesar Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salmon Caesar Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Salmon Caesar Salad healthy?
- Salmon Caesar Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 183.75 calories and 15.56 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 318.42 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.42 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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