Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe

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Flaky grilled salmon, lettuce, tomatoes and homemade garlic croutons star in this attractive salad. A Caesar-style dressing, seasoned to please with lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese, coats the colorful concoction. -Clara Barrett, Madison, Florida

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Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 6 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (1 pound each)
3 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bunch romaine, torn
2 cups small cherry tomatoes
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 322 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad in Taste of Home August/September 2002, p39