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Easy Salmon Caesar Salad

Easy Salmon Caesar Salad That'll Elevate Your Dinner Game

Enjoy a quick and satisfying Easy Salmon Caesar Salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for any dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce can be swapped with kale or spinach
  • 24 oz Salmon Fillets consider chicken or tofu for a change
  • 1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese for a vegan option, try nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup Garlic & Herb Croutons use homemade or store-bought
For Cooking the Salmon
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil avocado oil is a great alternative
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dried Rosemary thyme or oregano can substitute
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika regular paprika can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Dressing homemade dressing holds the freshest flavors

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season salmon fillets with rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook skin-side down for about 5 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Toss until well-coated.
  3. Plate dressed romaine evenly on four plates. Place one salmon fillet atop each salad, sprinkle with croutons for crunch.
  4. Garnish with extra Parmesan or toppings of your choice. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm and the greens are crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, consider making homemade Caesar dressing and serve immediately after preparation.

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