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Pesto-Caesar Salmon Salad with Bread Cheese Croutons

Wisconsin Cheese Pesto-Caesar Salmon Salad with Bread Cheese Croutons   Recipe
Active Time
35 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

Pesto-Caesar Dressing:

Salad:

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Bread Cheese (Juustoleipa) or Parmesan can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Pesto-Caesar Dressing:

  1. Place the parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and anchovy paste if desired into a food processor; cover and process until mixture is combined. While processing, slowly drizzle in olive oil until blended. Add basil; cover and process until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Salad:

  1. Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon dressing on each salmon fillet; season with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin side down on grill grate. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Transfer salmon to a cutting board; remove skin.
  3. Place juustoleipa on a grill grid. Grill juustoleipa, covered, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until warmed through. Transfer juustoleipa to a cutting board; cut into cubes.
  4. Grill lemons cut side down. Place lettuce into a large serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with salmon and juustoleipa. Garnish with lemons and basil.

Cheesemonger Tip

Select for cheesemonger info

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Juustoleipa means "bread cheese” in Finnish. It’s delicious when warmed. The cheese doesn’t melt but softens to buttery, creamy goodness.

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