Description

This grilled salmon Caesar salad combines crisp romaine, a light creamy dressing, and omega-3 rich salmon for a flavorful low carb meal. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy high protein lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup roasted chickpeas (optional)

lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill pan to medium high and brush salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest

2. Grill salmon skin side down for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it flakes easily, then let rest

3. Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy

4. Rinse and spin dry romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl

5. Toss lettuce with enough dressing to coat evenly

6. Flake warm salmon over the dressed lettuce

7. Sprinkle Parmesan and roasted chickpeas over the salad

8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: salad
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 400
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 18
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 7
Fiber: 3
Protein: 36
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: salmon caesar salad, low carb salad, high protein salad, protein salad, zesty salad, healthy salad, seafood salad, keto salad