Heart-Healthy Caesar Side Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Caesar Side Salad, a light and nourishing twist on the classic favorite. Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp Romaine lettuce, nutrient-packed kale, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad delivers flavor and wellness in every bite. Topped with whole grain croutons, a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, and a creamy homemade dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for health-conscious foodies. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy side dish pairs beautifully with any meal, offering a satisfying crunch and a burst of freshness. Healthy Caesar salad lovers, rejoice—your new go-to recipe awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Kale
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Whole grain croutons
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Anchovy paste
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables: chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and de-stem the kale, then chop it into small pieces. Add the kale into the bowl with the Romaine lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and the whole grain croutons over the salad.
To make the heart-healthy Caesar dressing, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, anchovy paste, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure all of the vegetables are lightly coated.
Transfer the salad to individual serving bowls or plates.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish to accompany any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2468 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 892 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2241 mg | 48% | |
*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.
