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Dad’s Grilled Salmon Lemon Caesar Salad

Dad’s Grilled Salmon Lemon Caesar Salad

with Croutons & Parmesan

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 28, 2025

If the dad in your life loves a quick, delicious dinner, this grilled salad will be right up his alley. After just a minute or two on a hot grill, lettuce turns smoky and savory without wilting. You’ll chop it and toss the lettuce with a creamy, lemony Caesar dressing before topping it with juicy, lemony grilled chicken and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Tags:
Carb Smart
Protein Smart
Fiber Smart
Easy Prep
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat
Eggs
Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

1 tablespoon

Fry Seasoning

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 unit

Croutons

(Contains: Milk, Wheat)

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Lemon

2 unit

Baby Lettuce

3 ounce

Caesar Dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Fish)

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Oil

/ per serving
Calories690 kcal
Fat49 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate23 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol110 mg
Sodium670 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Grill
Paper Towel
Plastic Wrap
Meat Mallet
Aluminum Foil
Small Bowl
Large Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Preheat a well-oiled grill to medium heat. (TIP: If using a grill pan, you’ll heat it in Step 2.) Wash and dry produce. • Quarter lemon. Halve lettuce lengthwise, keeping the root intact.

Grill Chicken
2

• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; place between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until about 1⁄2 inch thick. Season all over with Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. • Add chicken to grill; grill until cooked through and lightly charred, 3-5 minutes per side (grills can vary). Transfer to a cutting board. • Squeeze one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings) over chicken. Tent chicken with foil to keep warm. • GRILL PAN ALTERNATIVE: Heat a well- oiled grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken as instructed.

Grill Lettuce
3

• Increase heat to high. Add lettuce, cut sides down, to grill; grill, undisturbed, until charred, 30-90 seconds (grills can vary). • Transfer to a cutting board, grilled sides up. (Skip grilling lettuce if using a grill pan—it’ll taste just as great fresh!)

Mix Dressing
4

• In a small bowl, combine Caesar dressing, garlic powder, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Toss Salad
5

• Once cool enough to handle, trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop into bite-size pieces. • Transfer lettuce to a large bowl. Toss with as much dressing as you like; taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice if desired.

Finish & Serve
6

• Slice chicken crosswise. Lightly crush croutons in their bag. • Divide salad between plates. Top with Parmesan, croutons, and chicken. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Fish is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: The salmon was delicious, but some found the Caesar dressing too peppery.
  • Ease of prep: Grilling the lettuce received mixed reviews; some preferred it fresh for a crisp texture.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving the lettuce fresh instead of grilled for a crisper salad experience.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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