Keto Caesar Side Salad

Elevate your low-carb dining experience with this delectable Keto Caesar Side Salad, a guilt-free twist on the classic favorite. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the perfect foundation, tossed with crunchy keto-friendly croutons and a rich, homemade Caesar dressing. Made from scratch, the velvety dressing features wholesome ingredients like anchovy fillets, garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, all emulsified with silky olive oil for an irresistibly creamy texture. A generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese provides a savory finish, tying together the bold, umami flavors of this crowd-pleasing side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this keto Caesar salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or a light addition to any low-carb menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 fillets Anchovy fillets
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Keto croutons

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dressing. In a medium bowl, mash 3 anchovy fillets and 2 garlic cloves into a paste.

Step 2

Add the egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in 0.5 cup of olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.

Step 4

Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary. Set aside.

Step 5

Wash and dry 4 cups of romaine lettuce, then chop or tear into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine lettuce with 0.5 cup of Keto croutons.

Step 7

Pour the prepared dressing over the lettuce and croutons. Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.

Step 8

Top the salad with 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish for your keto meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(563.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1914.3

Total Fat 178.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g
Cholesterol 339.0mg	0%
Sodium 5656.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 63.2g	0%

Vitamin D 258.2IU	0%
Calcium 922.0mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 868.5mg	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: 83.0%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 3.9%