Protein Caesar Bowl With Grilled Salmon & Lemon

How can a classic Caesar salad get any better? Add a protein boost with grilled salmon. A Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Salad Kit gives you crisp romaine, crunchy toppings, shredded Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing. It’s the irresistibly simple, creamy, crunchy classic—with a protein boost.

Plus, our salad kits are always fresh, pre-washed, and ready to enjoy straight from the bag. Lightly brush a salmon fillet with olive oil and fire up the grill (or a grill pan) for perfectly crisp skin and a flaky centre. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and enjoy!

Total TIME:
20 minutes

Active TIME:
15 minutes

SERVINGS:
1

Ingredients

1 Taylor Farms Power Caesar Chopped Salad Kit
115–140 g salmon fillet, skin on or off
Olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
½ lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Brush the salmon lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill (or use a grill pan) over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until just cooked through and flaky.
Add the greens from the Caesar Kit to a wide bowl. Toss with the included Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Add the kit’s toppings and crunch.
Top with grilled salmon. Squeeze fresh lemon over the bowl just before serving.

Salmon: Skin On or Off?

Should you keep the salmon skin on or remove it before cooking? We say keep it on! For one thing, it’s a nutritional powerhouse. In addition to vitamins and minerals, the skin contains most of the omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s offer numerous health benefits, including support for the heart, eyes, and brain.

When cooked correctly, the skin also crisps up nicely, earning it the nickname “the bacon of the sea.” As a bonus, that satisfying crunch helps keep the fish from drying out or falling apart during cooking.

So why leave it off? If you don’t prepare and cook it properly, the skin can become rubbery and unappealing. Pro tip: Pat the fish dry with paper towel before cooking. This helps the oil, salt, and pepper stick, and ensures the skin gets perfectly crisp.