Keto Caesar Salad
This Keto Caesar Salad is what I make when I want serious flavors and don't have much time. I like to prep the dressing and chicken on the weekend so that I can have dinner on the table in about 10 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
Crispy Cheese “Croutons”
- 3 ounces fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 3 heads romaine lettuce hearts
- ¾ cup Keto Caesar Dressing or store-bought
- 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 ounces Keto Grilled Chicken sliced
Instructions
Croutons
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Use a tablespoon measure, place Parmesan on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten with a the back of a fork.
- Bake for about 9 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Salad
- Chop the romaine lettuce.
- Place in a bowl and toss with the salad dressing.
- Add “croutons” and sliced chicken.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
Please note that nutritional information does not include dressing to allow you to adjust for the actual dressing and amount you use.
Variations:
- Although not a traditional addition to Caesar salad, avocado, and cherry tomatoes are nice additions to this recipe.
- Another non-traditional addition is hardball eggs and grilled red onions.
- Serve with grilled steak instead of chicken.
- Use Kale instead of romaine lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2090IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 1mg