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Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

This Smoked Salmon Caesar is a perfect light salad for the summer. Toss it with the creamy homemade Caesar dressing for a healthy meal.
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A large bowl of lettuce topped with smoked salmon, parmesan cheese, and a creamy homemade caesar dressing.

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The flavors of Caesar salad are so good combined with smoked fish! Whether you use smoked salmon or trout for this recipe, it will not disappoint. It can be served by itself or paired with a main dish—I recommend homemade quiche!

And thanks to one of my new favorite shortcuts, anchovy paste, the dressing is both authentic and super easy to make. This Smoked Salmon Caesar salad is the perfect light summer dinner (or lunch).

Table of Contents
  1. What does a Classic Caesar Salad Contain?
  2. How to Make Homemade Caesar Dressing
  3. How to Assemble the Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
  4. Other Salad Recipes You Might Enjoy
  5. Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe

What does a Classic Caesar Salad Contain?

A traditional Caesar salad is simply romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with either freshly grated parmesan and/or croutons. I've kicked things up a notch by adding smoked salmon. If you want to add homemade croutons as well, they are easy to prepare!

How to Make Homemade Caesar Dressing

The best thing about this homemade dressing is that it's so easy to make thanks to a tube of anchovy paste. You get authentic flavor the easy way! Simply combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. I used a handheld blender.

Pouring olive oil into a mason jar with remaining ingredients to make homemade Caesar dressing.

What fish is Caesar dressing made out of?

If you've ever had Caesar dressing, you know that it has a distinct taste. It's due to the combination of savory flavors such as garlic cloves and dijon mustard, but mostly the anchovies that are used to make this creamy dressing.

Mason jar with ingredients blended together using a hand mixer for Caesar salad dressing.

Can I store the dressing in the fridge?

Yes, you can enjoy this dressing for up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Caesar Dressing Ingredients

  • Olive oil -  I recommend finding an organic extra-virgin olive oil
  • Mayonnaise - Try to find “cleaner” brands such as Chosen Foods or Primal Kitchen
  • Dijon mustard - Helps balance out the flavor
  • Fresh Lemon juice - Fresh squeezed
  • Anchovy paste - ½ a teaspoon of all-natural
  • Garlic - One clove peeled and minced
  • Black pepper - ⅛ teaspoon
Ingredients in clear bowls to make homemade Caesar salad dressing.

How to Assemble the Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

Toss your lettuce in a large serving bowl with the Caesar dressing until well coated. Then, top with smoked salmon, freshly grated parmesan, and green onions.

Pouring homemade Caesar dressing onto a bowl of chopped romaine lettuce to make Smoked Salmon Caesar.

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

  • Romaine lettuce - One large head of romaine lettuce chopped up
  • Smoked salmon - You can sub smoked trout, too
  • Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated
  • Green onions - White and green parts, but this is optional

Other Salad Recipes You Might Enjoy

  • Mexican Citrus Salad
  • Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with a Yogurt Dressing
  • Blackened Fish Salad with a Creamy Avocado Dressing
  • Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe

This Smoked Salmon Caesar is a perfect light salad for the summer. Toss it with the creamy homemade Caesar dressing for a healthy meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Method: Too Easy
Diet: Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
  

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonaise (I like “cleaner” brands such as Chosen Foods or Primal Kitchen)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

For the Salad/Assembly

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon ((or smoked trout))
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 green onions (chopped (white and green parts), optional)

Instructions
 

For the Dressing

  • Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth using a countertop or handheld blender.

For the Salad/Assembly

  • Toss the lettuce with the dressing until well coated and top with the salmon, parmesan cheese, and green onions (if using).

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 616mg27%
Potassium 502mg14%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 13787IU276%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 129mg13%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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