This Healthy Caesar Salad is just 146 calories for a 2 cup serving (that’s a lot!) and it has 10.6g of protein thanks to my low calorie caesar salad dressing!
I know you’ll love this low calorie caesar salad recipe, it’s easy and fast, and makes a healthy side dish that is great with pasta, pizza and soups.
To turn this into a full meal, double the serving (4 whopping cups) and add some cooked chicken or tofu to the top.
Healthy Caesar Salad
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Caesar Salads
I like to make my own salad dressing and croutons. It means I can control the amount of oil an butter and cut lots of calories.
Best of all, you save lots of money! If you have a slice of bread at home, then you can make croutons! There, I just saved you $5 (wink).
Shopping List for Low Calorie Caesar Salads:
Low Calorie Caesar Salad:
- Romaine lettuce
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- Low Calorie Garlic Parmesan Croutons
- Healthy Caesar Dressing (below)
Healthy Caesar Dressing:
- 0% Greek yogurt
- Dijon mustard
- Balsamic vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Low Calorie Caesar Salads
I like toss the salad with some of the croutons and cheese, then I add some croutons and cheese to the top. You may choose to add the cheese and croutons to the top after tossing the lettuce in dressing, and that is ok too.
This low calorie caesar salad is foolproof, so make it the way you want it. It will still be good.
How to Make Low Calorie Caesar Salads:
- In a medium bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Mix well and set aside while you chop the lettuce and make the croutons.
- In a large bowl combine the lettuce, 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of the croutons and the dressing.
- Toss well to coat the salad with the dressing.
- Add to plates, or to a serving bowl. Top with remaining cheese and croutons and serve cold.
Healthy Caesar Salad Recipe
I love making this Healthy Caesar Salad recipe, it’s quick and easy and makes a wonderful side dish. If you have leftovers, add it to a sandwich wrap for lunch tomorrow.
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Low Calorie Caesar Salad
Ingredients
Low Calorie Caesar Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Low Calorie Garlic Parmesan Croutons
- Healthy Caesar Dressing below
Healthy Caesar Dressing:
- ¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ garlic clove minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Mix well and set aside while you chop the lettuce and make the croutons.
- In a large bowl combine the lettuce, 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of the croutons and the dressing.
- Toss well to coat the salad with the dressing.
- Add to plates, or to a serving bowl. Top with remaining cheese and croutons and serve cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Caesar Salad Recipes
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