Chipotle Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon
Discover the irresistible fusion of smoky chipotle and classic Caesar in this easy grilled salmon salad that serves 6. Ready in just 55 minutes (35 minutes active), it's packed with flavor and nutrition: 732 calories, 46g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 33g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugar, 45g protein, 102mg cholesterol, 1316mg sodium per serving.
- 1 loaf ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing salmon and grill pan
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1/4 cup of adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups store-bought Caesar dressing
- Six 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 lemon
- Preheat oven to 400F and transform ciabatta cubes into golden croutons: toss with olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then bake on a sheet for 12-14 minutes until irresistibly crunchy.
- While croutons crisp, blend 4 finely chopped chipotle peppers into Caesar dressing for a smoky kickset aside to elevate your salad game.
- Heat grill pan over medium. Brush salmon with oil, season with salt and pepper, and sear 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks form.
- Mix remaining chipotle with adobo sauce and olive oil; brush onto salmon during cooking for bold, fiery flavor. Grill 8-10 more minutes until perfectly flakyrest briefly.
- Toss chopped lettuces with salt, pepper, and chipotle Caesar dressing. Fold in warm croutons for texture that pops.
- Plate salad on a platter, crown with grilled salmon, garnish with lemon wedges, and squeeze fresh juice over top. Serve this crowd-pleaser and watch it disappear!
