Flower Power Caesar Salad
Brighten up your table and elevate your salad game with this stunning Flower Power Caesar Salad, a vibrant twist on the classic Caesar. This refreshing dish combines crisp Romaine lettuce and nutrient-packed kale, topped with a bouquet of edible flowers like nasturtiums, pansies, or violets for a dazzling pop of color. A zesty homemade dressing of lemon, garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce (with optional anchovy fillets for extra umami) brings bold flavor to every bite. Finished with shaved Parmesan, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of floral charm, this salad is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Quick to assemble in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a show-stopping appetizer or light lunch that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Flower Power Caesar Salad, edible flowers recipe, vibrant caesar salad, homemade salad dressing, colorful salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Kale
- 1 cup Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtiums, pansies, or violets)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1 cup Croutons
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Anchovy fillets (optional)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Romaine lettuce and kale thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a salad spinner or kitchen towels. Tear the lettuce and kale into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Gently rinse the edible flowers and set them aside to dry on a clean paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine the juice of one lemon, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and finely chopped anchovy fillets (if using).
Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce and kale, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, and the edible flowers for a vibrant and beautiful finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Flower Power Caesar Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.6 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1016 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
