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Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

Cold-smoked salmon with Caesar dressing and crisp lettuce—no heavy cooking required.

Total 13 min Small bowl Easy 1 servings
Small bowl Cooking for one10-minute meals
Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

Smoked salmon is salty—go easy on salt in the dressing; curl or fold fish slices for height on the plate.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 5 min

  1. Hard-boil egg; mash yolk with garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan; whisk in olive oil slowly for Caesar dressing.
  2. Wash lettuce and dry thoroughly; tear into bite pieces in a large bowl.
  3. Toss with dressing lightly, then lay smoked salmon on top.
  4. Fresh cracked pepper; croutons or toasted bread for crunch optional.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Pan-seared salmon works if you prefer a different flavor.

Toss and eat; fish overnight loses appeal.

Substitutions

Shrimp