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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
Salmon Caesar Salad
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Toast until the croutons are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.

  6. 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.

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.
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.

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