Description
A vibrant and healthy savory salad featuring Cajun blackened salmon buttery garlic breadcrumbs and a velvet-like botanical tahini dressing.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs salmon.
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4 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
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1/2 cup tahini.
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1/4 cup lemon juice.
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6 cups mixed greens.
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2 cups ciabatta bread.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
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3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
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2 avocados.
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1 cup fresh herbs (dill, basil, thyme).
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450F and roast Cajun-seasoned salmon strips for 12 minutes until crispy.
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Bake torn ciabatta with garlic and butter until golden and shattered-crisp.
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Whisk tahini lemon juice sesame oil and Dijon until a velvet dressing forms.
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Toss mixed greens with dressing Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
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Assemble by topping the dressed greens with salmon breadcrumbs and avocado.
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Garnish with fresh botanical herbs and serve immediately for a professional finish.
Notes
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Using day-old ciabatta for breadcrumbs is the secret to a professional-grade crunch for this Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad.
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Always thin the tahini dressing with water to ensure it has a light velvet-like viscosity for the greens.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for sophisticated social gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins.
- Cook Time: 20 mins.
- Category: Salads.
- Method: Roasting/Mixing.
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl.
- Calories: ~ 492 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 3g.
- Sodium: ~ 580mg.
- Fat: ~ 32g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 9g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 23g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 18g.
- Fiber: ~ 6g.
- Protein: ~ 36g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 36g.
Keywords: Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, Tahini Caesar Dressing, Healthy Salad Recipes, Cajun Salmon Ideas, Ciabatta Breadcrumbs, New York Recipe.