Blackened Pork Caesar Salad Recipes

BLACKENED PORK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended., Toss pork with blackened seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes., To serve, place romaine in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Top with pork, and, if desired, croutons and cheese.

BLACKENED FISH SALAD

Steps:

• Bake fish fillets according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the pasta salad and spinach. Divide among four salad plates. Cut fish into slices; arrange over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Combine seasonings in a medium bowl.
• Rinse fish and pat dry. Coat thoroughly with seasonings, pressing into flesh.
• Spray both sides thoroughly with non-stick vegetable spray after coating.
• Cook in a hot nonstick or cast iron skillet, on grill or under broiler for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Turn halfway through cooking. Set aside to rest.
• Add lettuce, half of Parmesan cheese and slightly more than half of dressing to a large salad bowl. Add croutons and toss gently and thoroughly to evenly coat greens.
• Distribute mixture between 4 serving plates. Top each salad with a piece of salmon, sprinkle with additional cheese and garnish with lemon.
• Grind black pepper over top if desired. Serve with additional dressing if needed.
• Note: I prefer the sizzle of pan frying and using 1 tablespoon each butter and vegetable oil.

BLACKENED MEXICAN CAESAR SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• To prepare blackened chicken: Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine blackening spices in a bowl.
• Coat chicken lightly with spice mix. In a hot, cast iron skillet, cook chicken in oil, searing breasts on both sides. Reduce heat to low, cook till chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear. Remove and cool slightly; then slice into strips.
• To assemble salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together romaine, diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, avocado, all but a few teaspoons of cheese, (set remainder aside for garnish), salad dressing, chili flakes, lime juice, cilantro and parsley. Toss lightly to avoid bruising lettuce or possibly the avocado.
• To serve: Divide salad among four large plates. Arrange blackened chicken slices on top of each salad; sprinkle each with a little remaining cheese. Place tomato wedges around outside of plate, alternating with blue corn chips.