Parmesan Crusted Salmon Caesar Salad: A Twist on the Classic

It’s hard not to love a classic caesar salad, but it can get even better when you kick it up a notch with my parmesan crusted salmon caesar salad. This somewhat deconstructed salad will bust through your caesar craving with a crispy, but simply oven roasted salmon and some delicious garlicky, sourdough breadcrumbs.

And best of all, my parmesan crusted salmon caesar salad is easy to make, easy to clean, and a satisfying weeknight meal to boot. So, if you are craving something healthy, delicious, and easy, look no further than my parmesan crusted salmon caesar salad.

Serves 2

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Try my parmesan crusted salmon caesar salad with a chardonnay, which will complement the richness of the salmon and creaminess of the dressing.

Parmesan Crusted Salmon Caesar Salad Ingredients:

2 skinless salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each

3/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese

1 head of romaine, chopped and washed (love my Ikea salad spinner!)

1 small sourdough baguette

1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt

Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1-2 teaspoons)

4 cloves of roasted garlic

1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon of butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400F. Meanwhile, slice the baguette lengthwise and butter one side and then spread the 2 cloves of roasted garlic over the other side. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese over the garlic and fold the baguette back together like a sandwich. Wrap in foil and toss in the oven.
2. Meanwhile, take another 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and combine it with the panko and salt and pepper to taste. Gently pat your salmon dry and roll in the parmesan/panko mixture. Place the salmon on a oiled baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
3. While the salmon and garlic bread is cooking, combine the greek yogurt with 2 cloves of garlic, remaining parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix together in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the romaine lettuce and toss to combine.
4. To serve, add the salad to a plate, top with the salmon and chop up the garlic bread for some delicious croutons.

If you like this, be sure to try my tahini caesar salad!