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Brewmaniac · 10-05-2006, 09:24 AM

Italian Salmon Caesar Salad

15 Minute Meal

1 package (10 oz.) fresh Caesar salad kit (including lettuce, dressing and croutons)
1 jar (6.5 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives or 1 can (4.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, cored and cut in 2-inch strips
1 can or pouch (6 to 7.5 oz.) Alaska salmon, drained and chunked
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (if cheese is not provided in kit)

Dressing: In a small bowl, blend Caesar salad dressing and liquid from artichoke hearts.

Salad: Place lettuce from salad kit into large bowl. Add chopped artichokes, olives, pepper strips, and salmon. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Top each serving with cheese.

Makes 2 main course or 4 side dish servings.

Nutrients per serving (as side dish): 286 calories, 20g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 61% of calories from fat, 41mg cholesterol, 16g protein, 12g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 1115mg sodium, 214mg calcium and 1.2g omega-3 fatty acids

or

ALASKA SALMON MELTS

15 Minute Meal

1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 to 4 English muffins, split

Spread: Mix salmon with mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, seasoned salt, and celery seed. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.

Sandwich: Set oven to broil. Lightly toast cut side of muffins on baking sheet about 5 inches from heat. Spoon 1/4 cup salmon mixture (for 8 servings) or 1/3 cup (for 6 servings) onto each toasted muffin half. Top with remaining cheese. Broil 3 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and is lightly browned.

Variations: Substitute shredded pepper-jack OR Swiss cheese for Cheddar.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrients per serving: 262 calories, 16g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 54% of calories from fat, 48mg cholesterol, 17g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 643mg sodium, 227mg calcium and 1g omega-3 fatty acids.

Yum, makes me hungry! I love Salmon!

Lots more Salmon recipes here!

http://www.alaskaseafood.org/canned/...sar_Salad.html

10-05-2006, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Italian Salmon Caesar Salad 15 Minute Meal 1 package (10 oz.) fresh Caesar salad kit (including lettuce, dressing and croutons) 1 jar (6.5 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives or 1 can (4.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 small red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, cored and cut in 2-inch strips 1 can or pouch (6 to 7.5 oz.) Alaska salmon, drained and chunked 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (if cheese is not provided in kit) Dressing: In a small bowl, blend Caesar salad dressing and liquid from artichoke hearts. Salad: Place lettuce from salad kit into large bowl. Add chopped artichokes, olives, pepper strips, and salmon. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Top each serving with cheese. Makes 2 main course or 4 side dish servings. Nutrients per serving (as side dish): 286 calories, 20g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 61% of calories from fat, 41mg cholesterol, 16g protein, 12g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 1115mg sodium, 214mg calcium and 1.2g omega-3 fatty acids or ALASKA SALMON MELTS 15 Minute Meal 1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 3 to 4 English muffins, split Spread: Mix salmon with mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, seasoned salt, and celery seed. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Sandwich: Set oven to broil. Lightly toast cut side of muffins on baking sheet about 5 inches from heat. Spoon 1/4 cup salmon mixture (for 8 servings) or 1/3 cup (for 6 servings) onto each toasted muffin half. Top with remaining cheese. Broil 3 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and is lightly browned. Variations: Substitute shredded pepper-jack OR Swiss cheese for Cheddar. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Nutrients per serving: 262 calories, 16g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 54% of calories from fat, 48mg cholesterol, 17g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 643mg sodium, 227mg calcium and 1g omega-3 fatty acids. Yum, makes me hungry! I love Salmon! Lots more Salmon recipes here! http://www.alaskaseafood.org/canned/...sar_Salad.html __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son" Last edited by Brewmaniac; 10-05-2006 at 09:29 AM..