Salads · 30 min
Romaine Salad with Crispy Smoked Salmon, Egg & Lemon-Caper Dressing
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 656 kcal / serving
A crisp romaine salad topped with smoky salmon, tender egg slices, avocado, and a bright lemon-caper dressing. It comes together in about half an hour for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- ½ tbspcapers
- 2eggs
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- ½lemon
- ½ bunchradish
- 1 headromaine lettuce
- ½shallot
- 1 (4 oz) pkgsmoked salmon
- 1tomato
- avocados
- tomatoes
- lemons
- shallots
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, honey, mayonnaise, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · small saucepan · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 1avocado
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½lemon
- ½ bunchradish
- 1 headromaine lettuce
- ½shallot
- 1tomato
- avocados
- tomatoes
- lemons
- shallots
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 2eggs
- 1 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- 1 (4 oz) pkgsmoked salmon
Sauces, oils & condiments
- ½ tbspcapers
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| capers | ½ tbsp | 1 tbsp | 1 ½ tbsp |
| eggs | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| heavy whipping cream | 1 fl oz | 2 fl oz | 3 fl oz |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| radish | ½ bunch | 1 bunch | 1 ½ bunches |
| romaine lettuce | 1 head | 2 heads | 3 heads |
| shallot | ½ | 1 | 2 |
| smoked salmon | 1 (4 oz) pkg | 2 (4 oz) pkgs | 3 (4 oz) pkgs |
| tomato | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil and gently lower in the eggs; simmer for 8 minutes, then cool under cold water or with ice.
- Wash and dry all produce, so it’s ready to use.
- In a medium bowl, zest the lemon and squeeze in its juice.
- Add minced garlic to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice.
- Stir in the capers, heavy cream, mayonnaise, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper to form the dressing; whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a thin film of oil, and cook the smoked salmon in a single layer until crispy, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- Peel and thinly slice the shallot, then add to the dressing along with the chopped radishes and diced tomato.
- Dice the avocado and add to the dressing; toss to coat.
- Chop or tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces, then add to the bowl and toss with the rest of the ingredients.
- Peel and slice the eggs; tear the crispy salmon into bite-sized pieces and arrange on top of the salad to serve.
Two tips
- Prep the salad components up to the dressing a day ahead and keep them separate in the fridge.
- Swap salmon for grilled chicken or omit if needed; finish with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of dressing for serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 656 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 52 g
- Fiber
- 16 g
- Sodium
- 1303 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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