Quick and Easy Caesar Salad
Recipe: #8340
February 28, 2013
Categories: Salads, Vegetable Salad, Lettuce, Italian, Mexican Low Carbohydrate, more
"Makes a nice salad, real fast! I like to use almonds when I am avoiding bread. Purchased flavored toasted almonds do fine. Croutons are best home made (brush bread cubes with garlic butter and bake until crisp/dry). I buy anchovy paste in the tube since it keeps a little longer than canned."
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (185.9 g)
- Calories 290.7
- Total Fat - 16.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.1 g
- Cholesterol - 34.2 mg
- Sodium - 846.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 26.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.9 g
- Sugars - 3.8 g
- Protein - 10.4 g
- Calcium - 280.4 mg
- Iron - 1.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 3.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Whisk together dressing ingredients thoroughly.
Step 2
Toss lettuce with desired amount of dressing.
Step 3
Sprinkle with croutons or almonds and top with extra parmesan if desired.
Step 4
Refrigerate unused dressing tightly covered and use within one week.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Look for anchovy paste in the condiment section of the grocery store.
- If you don't have garlic butter, you can mix melted butter with garlic powder to make a quick substitute.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and sour cream for a lighter, healthier version. The benefit of this substitution is that it reduces the amount of fat and calories while still providing a creamy dressing.
- Substitute sunflower seeds for the croutons or almonds for a crunchy texture. The benefit of this substitution is that it increases the amount of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals in the salad.
Greek Caesar Salad Replace the mayonnaise and sour cream with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. Add 1/4 cup chopped olives and 1/4 cup diced cucumber to the salad before tossing with the dressing.
Mediterranean Caesar Salad Replace the mayonnaise and sour cream with 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup diced red onion, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese to the salad before tossing with the dressing.
Grilled Chicken Breast - Grilled chicken breast is a light and flavorful accompaniment to a Caesar salad. It adds protein and a delicious smoky flavor to the dish. The combination of grilled chicken and Caesar salad is a perfect meal for a summer evening.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes: Garlic roasted potatoes are a great addition to a grilled chicken and Caesar salad meal. They are easy to make and provide a delicious, garlicky flavor to the dish. The potatoes also add a nice crunch and texture to the meal, making it even more enjoyable.
FAQ
Q: How long can I keep the dressing?
A: The unused dressing can be stored in the refrigerator and used within one week.
Q: Does the dressing contain any allergens?
A: The dressing is free of common allergens, including nuts, dairy, and gluten.
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Fun facts:
The Caesar salad was invented in 1924 by an Italian-American restaurateur, Caesar Cardini, in Tijuana, Mexico.
The salad was named after its creator and has become a popular dish around the world. It is said that the famous Hollywood star, Marilyn Monroe, was a fan of the Caesar salad and often ordered it at restaurants.