{"id":5756,"date":"2013-02-21T06:53:29","date_gmt":"2013-02-21T06:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/?p=5756"},"modified":"2013-02-21T14:31:57","modified_gmt":"2013-02-21T14:31:57","slug":"salmon-with-jalapeno-caesar-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/salmon-with-jalapeno-caesar-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Salmon with Jalapeno Caesar Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have not posted a recipe in FOREVER!\u00a0 So, it&#8217;s time to post one!<\/p>\n<p>But first&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>My dear, precious husband knows how to make me happy, happy, happy!\u00a0 Brad is truly the best husband in the world, and <em>one<\/em> of the sweet gifts he got me for Valentine&#8217;s Day was this coffee cup&#8230;probably hoping that I will wake up a little happy, happy, happy-er in the mornings than I do.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5757\" title=\"photo1\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo1-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo1-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo1-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And just in case you have a child that decides she wants to<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Pwactice huh wettahs&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Practice her letters) on your computer screen&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5758\" title=\"photo\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/photo.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>Windex doesn&#8217;t touch it.\u00a0 409 doesn&#8217;t work.\u00a0 BUT the Magic Eraser is truly MAGIC!\u00a0 It took every bit of pen off of my computer screen, with ease.\u00a0 And a certain little maniac will never make that mistake again!<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on.<\/p>\n<p>We love salmon.\u00a0 It was on sale.\u00a0 I bought a lot of it!<\/p>\n<p>I think salmon is one of the easiest things to cook, and it is hard to mess up!\u00a0 I usually just put it on foil, put a few thin slices of butter on top.\u00a0 Sprinkle it with Nature&#8217;s Seasons, Montreal Steak Grill Mates, and Garlic Pepper, then squeeze a little lemon on it and grill until it flakes easily.<\/p>\n<p>We enjoyed salmon with baked potatoes, green beans, and <a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/friday-fav-10-my-favorite-salad\/\">this salad<\/a>, but I had leftover cooked salmon that I needed to use.<\/p>\n<p>So, I made Salmon with Jalapeno Caesar Pasta Salad&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5759\" title=\"IMG_0100\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0100-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0100-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0100-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0100.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>Of course, you could use chicken or steak, but we prefer salmon.<\/p>\n<p>You will need:\u00a0 Romaine Lettuce, Penne Pasta, Parmesan Cheese, Tomatoes, Salmon (or chicken), and Jalapeno Caesar Dressing (Recipe for dressing below)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0097.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5760\" title=\"IMG_0097\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0097-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0097-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0097-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0097.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>While you are cooking the pasta, make jalapeno Caesar dressing.\u00a0 It is so easy, and adds so much to the salad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipe for Jalapeno Caesar Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will need Caesar Dressing, a Jalapeno, a Lime <em><strong>or<\/strong><\/em> a Lemon, and Freshly Ground Black Pepper.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0086.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5761\" title=\"IMG_0086\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0086-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0086-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0086-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0086.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is best if you choose a Caesar dressing that you are already happy with.\u00a0 I used what I had, but a good Caesar would have been much better.\u00a0 Also, a lemon will work, but a lime offers much more flavor, so use a lime if you have one.<\/p>\n<p>I did not.<\/p>\n<p>Roughly chop the jalapeno with seeds and place it in a food processor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0091.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5762\" title=\"IMG_0091\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0091-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0091-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0091-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0091.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>Add 1 cup of Caesar dressing, the juice from one lime (or lemon), and freshly ground black pepper.\u00a0 Process until smooth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_00971.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5763\" title=\"IMG_0097\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_00971-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_00971-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_00971-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_00971.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>Then you just combine the amount of lettuce and pasta that you want, and add tomatoes, Parmesan, Salmon, and dressing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5764\" title=\"IMG_0100\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01001-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01001-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01001-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01001.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>So easy.\u00a0 So delicious!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0107.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5766\" title=\"IMG_0107\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0107-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0107-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0107-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_0107.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recipe for Salmon with Jalapeno Caesar Pasta Salad<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Romaine Lettuce<\/li>\n<li>Cherry or Grape Tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>Penne Pasta<\/li>\n<li>Parmesan Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Salmon or Chicken<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup of good quality Bottled Caesar Dressing<\/li>\n<li>1 Jalapeno<\/li>\n<li>Juice from 1 Lime or 1 Lemon (about 1 Tablespoon)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cook pasta according to package directions.\u00a0 Meanwhile, roughly chop jalapeno.\u00a0 Place jalapeno, Caesar dressing, lime juice, and fresh ground black pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine the amount of lettuce and pasta that you want.\u00a0 Add the tomatoes, Parmesan, salmon, and dressing for your big, fat, yummy, Jalapeno Caesar Pasta Salad!<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01051.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5767\" title=\"IMG_0105\" src=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01051-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01051-570x380.jpg 570w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01051-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_01051.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a>Upon posting that last picture, my stomach has started growling.\u00a0 It&#8217;s 12:30.\u00a0 I have a <a href=\"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/dominiques-delicious-cookie-cake-recipe\/\">cookie cake<\/a> in the kitchen.\u00a0 Hmmm.\u00a0 I think I&#8217;ll have one little bite of it&#8230;just to make my tummy be quiet.\u00a0 :)<\/p>\n<p>Happy eating!<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>-kate<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have not posted a recipe in FOREVER!\u00a0 So, it&#8217;s time to post one! 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