Description
Elevate the classic Caesar salad with bold, smoky salmon, crisp sweet bell peppers, and the vibrant freshness of ripe cherry tomatoes. No longer just a side, this refined Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad is a balanced, satisfying meal that delights the palate and nourishes the body.
Ingredients
4 ounce salmon fillet
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
¼ cup (60 ml) Caesar dressing
1 tablespoon (8 ounces) basil pesto
5 cups (6 ounces) romaine lettuce chopped into bite sized pieces
2/3 cup (3 ounces) orange bell pepper diced
¾ cup (3.5 ounces) cherry tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
2/3 cup croutons
Instructions
- Place your salmon fillet on a baking dish and lightly oil it with olive oil. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over the entire fillet. Gently rub the spices into the fillet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll know the salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily.*
- While the Salmon is baking prep your dressing by mixing the pesto and Caesar dressing together. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice the bell peppers and slice the cherry tomatoes in half (I prefer lengthwise) and toss together in the salad bowl.
- Drizzle with the pesto Caesar dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Top the salad with the warm blackened salmon. Serve immediately and enjoy!
*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.
Notes
1. USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry. I look for when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork but always be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooktop
- Cuisine: American