Heart-Healthy Classic Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Classic Caesar Salad, a deliciously wholesome twist on the iconic favorite. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, whole grain croutons, and a light yet zesty dressing made with low-sodium anchovies, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil, this recipe is a nourishing delight. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of indulgence, while the tangy notes of lemon juice and Dijon mustard round out the flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthier version of Caesar salad is perfect for a quick, guilt-free lunch or as a refreshing side dish at dinner. Packed with flavor and heart-smart ingredients, it’s a sophisticated and satisfying choice for health-conscious food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Whole grain croutons
- 4 pieces Low-sodium anchovy fillets
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
In a separate small bowl, mash the low-sodium anchovy fillets with a fork until a paste is formed.
Mince the garlic clove finely, then add it to the mashed anchovies.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, freshly ground black pepper, and salt to the anchovy and garlic mixture.
Whisk all these ingredients together until a smooth dressing forms.
Pour the dressing over the Romaine lettuce. Toss gently to ensure the lettuce is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the whole grain croutons and Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
Gently toss the salad again to mix in the croutons and cheese.
Serve the salad onto plates and enjoy this heart-healthy take on a classic Caesar Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2708 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 905 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 3018 mg | 64% | |
*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.
