Keto Caesar Side Salad
Elevate your keto dining experience with this delicious Keto Caesar Side Salad, a low-carb twist on the classic favorite. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the refreshing base, while a rich, homemade Caesar dressing steals the spotlight with flavorful notes of anchovy, garlic, lemon, and Dijon mustard. Emulsified with olive oil for a creamy texture, this dressing pairs perfectly with crunchy keto-friendly croutons and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad makes an ideal side dish for any keto meal, delivering bold flavors without breaking your carb goals. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet touch, this salad is proof that eating keto can be as indulgent as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 fillets Anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Keto croutons
Instructions
Start by preparing the dressing. In a medium bowl, mash 3 anchovy fillets and 2 garlic cloves into a paste.
Add the egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in 0.5 cup of olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.
Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary. Set aside.
Wash and dry 4 cups of romaine lettuce, then chop or tear into bite-sized pieces.
In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine lettuce with 0.5 cup of Keto croutons.
Pour the prepared dressing over the lettuce and croutons. Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
Top the salad with 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately as a side dish for your keto meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.1 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 5657 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.2 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% | |
*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.
