This Salmon Caesar Salad offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Impress your family and friends with this superior, restaurant-quality salad that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy!
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This recipe costs approximately $15.30 to make. It makes two servings, which cost around $7.65 per serving.
Salmon Caesar Salad: Who Could Resist?
Hi Folks,
This Salmon Caesar Salad will be devoured in no time at all! With its creamy dressing, flaky salmon, and crisp romaine, it is a flavor empire worth ruling over.
It’s fresh, homemade, and super easy to whip up. My Caesar dressing is made from scratch, so it’s got that rich, tangy flavor you just can’t get from the store. This salad is not only tasty but also packed with protein. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a fancy lunch. Trust me, it’ll totally up your salad game!
What I Love About This Recipe:
- This is such a great salad to make when having people over.
- If you need a nice summer meal for lunch or dinner, this is it.
- This salad takes just twenty minutes to put together.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost
Per Serving Cost: $7.65
Recipe Cost: $15.30
NOTE: I calculate the recipe prices using name-brand grocery prices on grocery store websites. The recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide.
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise – $0.37
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese – $0.60
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar – $0.13
- 1 garlic clove – $0.04
- ½ Tablespoon fresh lemon juice – $0.03
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce – $0.01
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste – $0.15
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard – $0.01
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper – $0.02
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt – $0.01
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – $0.14
- 1 garlic clove – $0.04
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice – $0.01
- 2 salmon filets – $7.49
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – $0.23
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder – $0.01
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt – $0.01
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper – $0.02
- 1 head of romaine lettuce – $2.49
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce – $1.50
- ½ cup croutons – $0.96
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes – $0.36
- ⅛ cup parmesan – $0.30
- 1 tablespoon shallot – $0.07
- 2 tablespoons parmesan – $0.30
How To Make Salmon Caesar Salad
Make Caesar Dressing:
- In a large bowl, add the Caesar dressing ingredients.
- Mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Chill.
Cook Salmon:
- Add butter, garlic, and lemon juice to a large saute pan over medium heat. Mix for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Place the salmon in the pan. Season with half the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the salmon, season the other side, and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until it is flaky.
Assemble Salad:
- Add lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and shallot in a serving bowl.
- Add dressing and toss until fully coated.
- Top the salad with the salmon and shaved cheese before serving.
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Equipment
Recipe Variations
- You can use Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise.
- Grill the salmon on a flat top or bake it in the oven.
- You can purchase bottled caesar dressing if time is not on your side.
- You can add baby spinach or arugula to the salad or choose that instead of the romaine and iceberg lettuce.
- You can add roasted red pepper, roasted asparagus, red onions, red bell peppers, sliced avocados, corn, or even black olives.
Storage Tips
- You can keep the salmon in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- The dressed salad will keep for no more than 12 hours in the fridge. Please note that it will wilt as it sits.
More Salad Recipes
- Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad
- Easy Cucumber Salad
- Panzanella Salad
- Italian Salad
- Cobb Salad
- Spinach Salad
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Salmon Caesar Salad
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large mixing bowl
- Saute pan
Ingredients
CAESAR DRESSING:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
SALMON:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 salmon filets 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
SALAD:
- 1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
- ½ cup croutons
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅛ cup parmesan grated
- 1 Tablespoon shallot sliced
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan shaved
Instructions
MAKE DRESSING:
- In a large bowl, add the caesar dressing ingredients.
- Mix until thoroughly combined—taste to see if more salt and pepper is needed.
- Place the dressing in the fridge.
COOK SALMON:
- Add the butter, garlic, and lemon juice in a large saute pan over medium heat. Mix for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Place the salmon in the saute pan. Season the salmon with half the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip the salmon over and season the other side.
- Cook for 2-3 more minutes or until the salmon is flaky.
ASSEMBLE SALAD:
- Add the lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, shallot, and dressing to a serving bowl. Toss until the salad is fully coated.
- Top the salad with the salmon and shaved cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- The size of the salmon will vary in the cooking time. You want the salmon to have an internal temperature of 145° F.
- If your salmon has skin, cook the salmon skin side down.
- You can double and even triple the ingredients.
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