---
title: Chimichurri Salmon Caesar Salad
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chimichurri-salmon-caesar-salad-693c271b1101204cae75089e
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Eggs
  - Milk
  - Fish
tags:
  - Lunch
  - Easy Prep
  - High Protein
  - Carb Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 22
source_chef: Oliver Meder
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The chimichurri adds a delicious twist to this Caesar salad, and the salmon was a hit.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some found panko less appealing than croutons; consider using your favorite croutons for added crunch.
nutrition:
  calories: 750
  protein: 38
  fat: 53
  saturated fat: 10
  carbohydrates: 27
  sugar: 5
  fiber: 6
  cholesterol: 100
  sodium: 830
  potassium: 1260
  calcium: 220
  iron: 3.7
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/chimichurri-salmon-caesar-salad.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Trim and discard root end from @baby lettuce{4%unit}; thoroughly dry leaves and chop into bite-size pieces. Dice @tomato{2%unit} into ¼-inch pieces.

Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @panko breadcrumbs{1%cup} and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer panko to a #small bowl{}. Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Wipe out pan.

Pat @salmon{20%oz} dry with @paper towels{}. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tsp} in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add salmon; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, add @chimichurri{4%oz} and a drizzle of oil to pan; cook, stirring, until salmon is coated in chimichurri. Turn off heat; transfer salmon to a cutting board.

While salmon cooks, in a #large bowl{}, toss lettuce and tomato with @caesar dressing{3%oz}.

Dice salmon into ½-inch pieces. Add salmon to bowl with salad. Toss to combine.

Divide salad between shallow bowls. Top with toasted panko. Grate @parmesan cheese block{2%unit} over top using #grater{} and serve.