Description
This Lighter Caesar Salad recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic Caesar, featuring a creamy Greek yogurt dressing and flavorful Parmesan cheese. It’s a refreshing and satisfying salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1/4 cup homemade or store-bought croutons
- extra Parmesan shavings for garnish (optional)
Dressing:
Salad:
Instructions
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Salad: Toss chopped romaine with dressing in a large bowl until well coated. Top with croutons and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Use light mayo instead of Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
