Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad | How to Make a Salmon Caesar Salad

Caesar dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade dressing

Yogurt-based dressing reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add safflower oil to the skillet and let it heat up.

Liberally season the Atlantic salmon fillets on both sides with blackened seasoning.

Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet.

Season the other side of the salmon with blackened seasoning.

Cook the salmon until the skin is crispy, then flip it over and cook until done.

While the salmon cooks, mix chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing in a bowl.

Season the salad with black pepper and salt, then add croutons and toss to combine.

Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.

Plate the salad and place the blackened salmon on top for presentation.

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