Shortcut Caesar Salad
Whip up a crowd-pleasing classic in just 10 minutes with this Shortcut Caesar Salad—an effortless take on the timeless favorite! Crisp Romaine lettuce serves as the fresh, crunchy base, topped with golden croutons and a generous sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese. A zesty squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while creamy Caesar dressing ties everything together in perfect harmony. Finished with a dash of freshly ground black pepper and an optional drizzle of rich olive oil, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light meal, and enjoy restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss! Keywords: shortcut Caesar salad, quick Caesar salad, easy Caesar salad recipe, no-cook salad recipe, fresh side dish ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Caesar salad dressing
- 0.5 whole Lemon
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce hearts thoroughly, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the lettuce.
Drizzle the Caesar salad dressing over the salad, starting with 1/4 cup and adding more if desired for your preferred level of coating.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salad to add a bright, fresh flavor.
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the salad for a touch of seasoning.
Gently toss the salad using tongs or clean hands to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
For an optional touch of richness, drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over the salad before serving.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.7 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2509 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 921 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2447 mg | 52% | |
*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.
