Caesar Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
38%
Caesar Salad
45 min.
8
186kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your salad game? This gluten-free Caesar Salad is not just a side dish; it's a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. With its creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and fresh romaine lettuce, this salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Imagine the rich umami of anchovy fillets harmonizing with the zesty kick of Dijon mustard and the aromatic essence of garlic. Each bite is a delightful journey, enhanced by the nutty notes of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. And let’s not forget the satisfying crunch of Caesar-style croutons that add a delightful contrast to the crisp lettuce.

This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes, but it also serves a generous 8 portions, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. With only 186 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that is both nutritious and delicious.

Whether you’re serving it as an antipasti, starter, or snack, this Caesar Salad is sure to be a hit. So grab your food processor and get ready to whip up a salad that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • 5.5 ounce croutons caesar-style
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • cup freshly parmesan cheese shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • 20 ounce hearts of romaine lettuce chopped

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Add Parmesan; process until blended. Toss with lettuce. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Calories186kcal
Protein18.17%
Fat43.46%
Carbs38.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.13
Glycemic Load
9.87
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.69869555209%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:185.63kcal
9.28%
Fat:9g
13.85%
Saturated Fat:2.98g
18.62%
Carbohydrates:17.89g
5.96%
Net Carbohydrates:15.25g
5.55%
Sugar:1.03g
1.15%
Cholesterol:10.3mg
3.43%
Sodium:366.68mg
15.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.47g
16.94%
Vitamin A:6274.5IU
125.49%
Vitamin K:75.56µg
71.96%
Folate:123.83µg
30.96%
Calcium:195.66mg
19.57%
Selenium:12.36µg
17.65%
Phosphorus:140.91mg
14.09%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.22%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.41%
Fiber:2.63g
10.53%
Iron:1.81mg
10.04%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9%
Vitamin B3:1.76mg
8.8%
Potassium:237.59mg
6.79%
Magnesium:24.59mg
6.15%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.11%
Vitamin C:4.07mg
4.94%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.88%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.71%
Copper:0.08mg
4.24%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.81%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Source:My Recipes