Best Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad Recipes

GRILLED SALMON CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cool., For croutons, toss the bread cubes, oil and garlic powder in a large bowl. In a nonstick skillet, saute bread cubes for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside., Flake salmon into chunks. In a large bowl, combine romaine and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Add the salmon, croutons and cheese; toss gently.

CHIPOTLE CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the cubed bread in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, Parmesan and a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan and bake until golden and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop 4 chipotle peppers into a paste and mix with the Caesar dressing in a bowl. Stir until well combined, then set aside.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
• Brush the salmon lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour a little oil over the grill pan and add the salmon. Cook until nice grill marks have formed, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with more olive oil and flip over. Chop the remaining chipotle pepper and combine it with the adobo sauce and a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Brush the mixture over the salmon as it grills. Continue to grill the salmon until cooked through, an additional 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness. Set aside to rest.
• Combine the lettuces in a large bowl, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss with the dressing until well coated. Add the toasted ciabatta and toss. Transfer to a large platter and top with the grilled salmon fillets. Halve the lemon and cut one half into wedges to garnish the platter. Squeeze over the juice of the other half, then serve.

GRILLED SALMON CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place salmon, skin side down, on grill over medium heat. Brush surface of fish with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Cover grill; cook 9 to 11 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork and is opaque.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, croutons and olives. Pour remaining dressing over top; toss gently to coat. Spoon salad onto large platter. Remove skin, and flake salmon. Arrange salmon on top of salad. Sprinkle with cheese.