I grew up eating this caesar salad, so I may be biased, but I am a huge fan!
It’s crispy, fresh, and the dressing keeps you coming back for more!
My mom always made this salad with baked salmon and a side of wild rice. It was one of our weekly dinners on repeat. 🙂
Health Talk:
Most caesar salads in restaurants are full of unhealthy, overly processed dressings that are high in omega 6’s.
These oils can cause inflammation in the body, cellulite, heart disease, and chronic illnesses.
Examples of these oils are canola, soybean, vegetable, vegan or butter substitutes, and grapeseed oils.
It’s best to stick to olive oil, grass-fed butter, ghee, avocado or coconut oil.
This caesar salad is made with olive oil, which is rich in healthy fats. It is anti-inflammatory and loaded with antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties. Just make sure to look for unrefined olive oil in the dark bottles as this helps it not go rancid.
To Make:
In a wooden bowl (the wood adds flavor to the dish, preferable but not required), add your olive oil and garlic.
With your fingers rub the oil and garlic all around the bowl.
Add the anchovy, juice of one lemon, Worcestershire, and egg.
Whisk until combined.
Add your lettuce and favorite caesar toppins! I like to add sliced, baked chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons.
My hubby loves this salad!
Healthy Caesar Salad
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 8 cups romaine, chopped
- 1/3 cup virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic bud, chopped
- 1 tsp anchovy, finely chopped
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 raw egg
Toppings (all optional)
- ½ – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- crushed black pepper-to taste
- sometimes I replace 2 cups romaine with kale or mixed greens
- croutons
- chicken breast, chopped
Instructions
- In a wooden bowl (the wood adds flavor to the dish, preferable but not required), add your olive oil and garlic.
- With your fingers rub the oil and garlic all around the bowl.
- Add the anchovy, juice of one lemon, Worcestershire, and egg.
- Whisk until combined.
- Add lettuce and mix.
- Add toppings
Notes
Recipe from Louise P. Grace, RD, ‘Leaving Home.’
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
How did this salad turn out for you? I love your comments.
looks great! Im gonna try!