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Buttery seared salmon fillets are the perfect meat pairing in this protein-packed seared salmon Caesar salad that features a creamy roasted garlic dressing on top.
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Seared Salmon Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Buttery seared salmon fillets are the perfect meat pairing in this protein-packed seared salmon Caesar salad that features a creamy roasted garlic dressing on top.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 511kcal

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Dressing

  • 1 medium head garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seared Salmon Caesar Salad

  • 1 lb salmon fillets (4 medium fillets)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups croutons
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup capers

Instructions

Roasted Garlic Dressing

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Slice about 1/2-inch of the top of garlic. Arrange garlic in the center of a tin foil rectangle and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold edges of foil over garlic and tightly seal to form a packet.
  • Place foil packet directly on oven rack and roast at 400F 35-40 minutes until garlic is golden brown and very soft. Allow roasted garlic to cool slightly, then remove from foil and skins and finely mash into a paste.
  • In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, garlic paste, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Dijon, and Parmesan until smooth (thin dressing with a splash or two of water if it's too thick to drizzle). Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Seared Salmon Caesar Salad

  • Season salmon fillets all over with salt and pepper to taste. Heat butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and salmon registers 130F.
  • Divide romaine lettuce between 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with a salmon fillet, croutons, Parmesan, and capers. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
See meal prep section in blog post for storing tips.

Nutrition

Serving: 12 oz salad | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.2g | Protein: 46.1g | Fat: 28.8g | Saturated Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 4mg