Whole30 Caesar Side Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this Whole30 Caesar Side Salad, a wholesome and flavor-packed twist on the classic Caesar salad. Crisp romaine lettuce is tossed in a rich, velvety dressing made from olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and savory anchovy fillets—perfectly balanced by the umami of nutritional yeast for a dairy-free twist. Hard-boiled eggs add a creamy texture, while tangy capers provide a pop of briny flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing salad is not only Whole30-compliant but also gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and loaded with clean, satisfying ingredients. It's the ultimate nutrient-dense side dish for your next dinner or meal prep session!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Capers
Directions
Step 1
Start by boiling the eggs. Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 5
In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy fillets, garlic (minced), nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Blend the dressing ingredients on high until smooth and creamy.
Step 7
Peel the cooled eggs and cut them into quarters or slices.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and toss to coat evenly.
Step 9
Top the salad with sliced or quartered eggs, and sprinkle the capers over the top.
Step 10
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (995.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1476.3 |
| Total Fat 135.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 15.0g | |
| Cholesterol 459.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4409.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.5g | |
| Protein 40.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 267.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 414.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1798.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories