Salmon Caesar Salad
This fully loaded Caesar salad combines a simple pantry-staple dressing with grilled components for a delicate smoky flavor. If you’ve never used cedar planks for salmon, this recipe is the perfect introduction—they eliminate the hassle of fish sticking to grill grates and deliver tender, flavorful results.
Key Details
Level: Easy
Total Time: 55 minutes (includes soaking time)
Active Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Special Equipment
Two 5 1/2-by-11-inch cedar planks
Directions
Prep the cedar planks: Soak two 5 1/2-by-11-inch cedar planks in a large bowl of water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Set up the grill: Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat (for gas grills, leave one or two burners off; for charcoal grills, bank coals on one side).
Make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a small bowl (cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing).
Season the salmon: Pat the cedar planks dry, rub each side with vegetable oil, and place 2 salmon fillets on each plank. Brush evenly with the reserved 2 tablespoons of dressing, then sprinkle with Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Grill the salmon: Place the cedar planks over indirect heat, cover the grill, and cook until the salmon is cooked through and the cheese is melted (about 8 minutes, depending on thickness). Transfer the planks with salmon to a baking sheet using tongs and set aside.
Grill veggies and bread: Put bread, lettuce, tomatoes (stem-side up), and avocados (cut-side down) over direct heat. Grill, flipping the bread and lettuce once, until lightly charred (5 to 7 minutes). Transfer to a large platter as done.
Assemble the salad: Use a spatula to transfer the salmon to the platter with the grilled ingredients. Drizzle everything with the reserved dressing, sprinkle with parsley, and shave additional Parmesan over the top using a vegetable peeler.
Categories
Caesar Salad
Fish
Salmon
Main Dish
Grilling
High Fiber
