Grilled Salmon Caesar with Wild Rice

Name: Grilled Salmon Caesar with Wild Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Kit; 2 Salmon fillet portions, about 1 inch thick, skin on; 1tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup wild rice, cooked to package specifications; 1 lemon; salt & pepper to taste

With its crispy romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and crunchy garlic & cheese crouton crumbles, our Caesar Chopped Salad Kit is exactly what a classic Caesar salad should be. And speaking of classics, salmon is one of the favorite pals to a Caesar. We’re talking known-each-other-since-high-school besties. But don’t stop there — add a hefty portion of cooked wild rice and a squeeze of fresh lemon for the perfect finishing touches. Enjoy this hearty, nutritious entree that’s packed with fiber, antioxidants, and protein.

Total TIME:
20 minutes

SERVINGS:
2

Ingredients

1 Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Kit
2 Salmon fillet portions, about 1 inch thick, skin on
1tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup wild rice, cooked to package specifications
1 lemon
salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Rub flesh side of salmon with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the salmon skin side up over direct heat on the grill.
Close the lid and let cook 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks form. Use tongs or a spatula to gently flip the salmon skin side down. Reduce the heat to medium. The salmon should release easily from the grill grates.
Continue cooking with the lid closed for another few minutes until salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Salmon needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
In a large bowl toss together ingredients from the Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Kit, including the dressing.
Divide the salad between plates. Generously top the salads with the wild rice. Place one salmon fillet on each salad. Drizzle with lemon juice, top with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

What Makes Wild Rice So Wild?

Ready for this? Wild rice isn’t technically rice. Now that your world has been turned upside down, leaving you wondering what to even believe anymore, let’s talk about what it actually is: an aquatic grass native to North America. Wild rice grains are longer, darker, and have a chewier texture and nuttier flavor than true rice. They’re also packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which gives you more bang for your bite.

So, what else can you do with wild rice besides this recipe? In soups and stews, wild rice adds a delightful texture and depth (creamy wild rice and mushroom soup, anyone?). You can also incorporate it into pilafs and casseroles, mixed with aromatic spices, vegetables, and proteins for a wholesome meal. Wild rice is an excellent stuffing for poultry; it blends perfectly with herbs, mushrooms, and spices.

For a sweeter twist, wild rice can even be used in desserts like rice pudding, where its unique texture adds an interesting contrast to a creamy base enriched with coconut milk, cinnamon, and honey. Give it a try!

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