Preparing Caesar salad is easy, and takes just 10 minutes, making this recipe one of the quick easy recipes to DIY.
Caesar salad has always been one of my favorites. Whenever I used to go out, it was always topping the list of the options to order, whether for lunch or dinner. I even used to build my Caesar salad anytime I visit a restaurant with a salad bar. The wealth of parmesan cheese, the chicken topping the salad, the garlicky croutons, and of course the delicious dressing make this salad a staple at dinner time for me.
I’ve heard lots of dietitians – yes, I visited many – advising to stay away from this salad because of the amount of fat in the dressing. But there is always a turnaround, no? Why not prepare this salad at home, and put together some ingredients to produce a healthy delicious Caser salad dressing with low calories?
Unlike what you may have heard, making this dressing is complicated, it is not. Preparing this salad, including the dressing is easy, and takes just 10 minutes, making this recipe one of the quick easy recipes to DIY. Healthy? Depending on the ingredients you use. Although it contains mayonnaise, why not make eggless mayonnaise at home with this simple foolproof recipe. And if you are open to a super tangy dressing, you can use capers to substitute the anchovies that I am not adding to this recipe. So, let’s get deep into this topic and make together this delicious salad!
Making this salad is not only easy but is also made with simple ingredients:
Who wouldn’t like to add some croutons to the salad? These simple homemade croutons are tasty, easy-to-make, light, and super crunchy!
Instead of garlic powder, you can mince garlic cloves and add them for an intensified garlic flavor. However, it is better to add minced garlic after baking the croutons. Garlic browns very fast and gets burnt if exposed to heat for a certain time.
There is no secret behind making this dressing. However, make sure not to use an electric blender to put it together if you are using homemade eggless mayonnaise.
For half kg of meat (whether chicken or shrimps), mix 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp of mustard, 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and half tsp of seasonings (chicken or fish seasoning).
Toss to coat the chicken or shrimps then grill until well done.
Yes, you can make the dressing of this salad one day in advance. Whether you opt to do so, or you do it instantly, try coating the lettuce with the dressing before topping it with parmesan, croutons, and other add-ons. This will ensure you will taste the dressing with every lettuce bite.
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Preparing Caesar salad is easy, and takes just 10 minutes, making this recipe one of the quick easy recipes to DIY.
Creamy Ceasar dressing:
Croutons:
Caesar salad:
To make the croutons:
To make the dressing:
To assemble the salad:
Calories: 201 kcal per serving | Serving size: 1 serving spoon | Number of servings: 6
Total Fat 13 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Cholesterol 7 mg | Sodium 570 mg | Potassium 302 mg | Total Carbohydrate 18 g | Dietary Fiber 3 g | Sugars 3 g | Protein 5 g | Vitamin A: 470% | Vitamin C: 22% | Calcium: 84% | Iron: 1%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet