You might pay $12 or more for this popular dish at a restaurant. Grilling this favorite at home is not only tastier, but also healthier and less expensive than going out.
Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
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Ingredients
- Caesar Dressing (makes 1/2 cup)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 3 tablespoons low-fat canola mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 whole heads romaine hearts
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Wash lettuce and cut lengthwise to make four halves. Brush salmon and lettuce with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Oil grill grate and preheat grill. Grill salmon, skin side up, for 4 minutes; turn and grill 4 minutes more, until medium doneness. Meanwhile, place lettuce on grill, cut-side down. Grill 2 minutes; then turn and grill another 2 minutes.
- Transfer salmon and romaine to serving plates. Drizzle each with about 1 tablespoon dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 98mg
33%
Sodium 205mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 37g
74%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 361 cal, 20g fat (10g mono, 6g poly, 4g sat), 98mg chol, 37g protein, 3g carb, 2g fiber, 205mg sodium
