Heart-Healthy Caesar Side Salad

Elevate your side dish game with this Heart-Healthy Caesar Side Salad, a wholesome twist on the classic favorite that’s big on flavor and nutrition. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, nutrient-packed kale, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan, hearty whole grain croutons, and a creamy, tangy dressing made from low-fat Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of anchovy paste. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a guilt-free yet satisfying accompaniment to any meal. Perfect for anyone seeking delicious, heart-smart recipe options, this salad proves that eating healthy doesn’t mean skimping on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Kale
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Whole grain croutons
• 0.5 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Anchovy paste
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and de-stem the kale, then chop it into small pieces. Add the kale into the bowl with the Romaine lettuce.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and the whole grain croutons over the salad.

Step 5

To make the heart-healthy Caesar dressing, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, anchovy paste, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.

Step 6

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure all of the vegetables are lightly coated.

Step 7

Transfer the salad to individual serving bowls or plates.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish to accompany any meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1235.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1424.3

Total Fat 58.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 33.9mg	0%
Sodium 2468.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 55.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 892.5mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2241.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 50.9%