Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon
Recipe category
Classic Caesar salad topped with perfectly grilled salmon. Crisp romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, and flaky salmon create a satisfying and healthy meal.
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Number of servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 anchovy fillets
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil for salmon
Directions
Caesar Dressing
- Mash garlic and anchovies into paste with fork.
- Whisk in egg yolk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Grilled Salmon
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Grill over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes per side.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Assembly
- Toss romaine with dressing and half the Parmesan.
- Top with croutons and remaining cheese.
- Place grilled salmon on top and serve immediately.
