Salmon & Kale Caesar Salad

Ok, so if you are a chicken caesar salad lover you are probably giving this post the crazy eye right now. But please, I need you to trust me on this one. This is definitely a pumped up version of the classic.

First, you’re going to want a nice fresh fillet of salmon. Season it nicely with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic and herbs. The second important part of this recipe is the grilling of the fish. Do you have a grill pan? If you don’t you totally should get one. It’s my favorite way to cook boneless meat and fish indoors when I can’t get to a real grill. I got mine here and I love it.

I get a massive sized salmon fillet from my big box store and cut into more manageable pieces. I freeze what I don’t use right away.

Next, is the kale. Do you have your doubts? You may be questioning the kale as the salad but I think the hearty, slightly bitter taste of the kale really blends well with the fish and caesar dressing. Plus, I really love kale. But, if you aren’t convinced, I would go with either a kale and romaine mix or baby kale, which is way more mild than grown-up kale.

This is the kind of salad that after you eat it you basically feel like the healthiest person on the planet. You’ll be all like “um, did YOU get your low in calorie, high in fiber on today? Because I did.” or “did YOU just enjoy an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D and selenium? because I did.”

Or…maybe you won’t say any of those things.

But, either way this salad is delicious and good for you too! Double score.