Mediterranean Diet Caesar Side Salad
Elevate your side salad game with the Mediterranean Diet Caesar Side Salad—a vibrant, heart-healthy twist on the classic. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and briny Kalamata olives come together in a flavor-packed mix that perfectly balances fresh Mediterranean flavors. Topped with nutty Parmesan cheese and crunchy whole-grain croutons, this salad is tossed in a zesty, homemade Caesar-inspired dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a touch of anchovy paste for authentic depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a light starter or a colorful side dish to complement grilled meats or fish. Perfect for anyone following the Mediterranean diet, this salad is sure to become a go-to for wholesome and delicious meal planning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Anchovy paste
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Whole grain croutons
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if they are not already pitted, and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin half moons, then add both to the salad.
Using a fine grater, grate the Parmesan cheese over the salad ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, anchovy paste, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Add whole grain croutons to the salad and give it a final gentle toss.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.9 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 5164 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.2 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 994 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3358 mg | 71% | |
*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.
