Caesar Salad with Smoked Salmon and Hard-boiled Egg
A classic Caesar salad topped with silky smoked salmon and a perfectly hard-boiled egg. Crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and a creamy homemade dressing make this a satisfying meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 eggs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 9 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath until cool, about 5 minutes.
- 2
While the eggs cook, whisk together the 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Tear the 1 head of romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until every leaf is coated.
- 4
Add the 1 cup croutons and 1/4 cup of the parmesan, and toss gently to combine.
- 5
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange the salad on plates, then top with the sliced eggs, the 4 oz smoked salmon, and the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- large bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
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