Grilled Caesar Salad

Health score
5%
Grilled Caesar Salad
23 min.
15
76kcal

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If you're looking for a fresh and delicious twist on a classic dish, look no further than this Grilled Caesar Salad! Perfect for summer barbecues or as a side dish to elevate any meal, this salad combines the beloved flavors of traditional Caesar salad with the captivating smoky goodness that only grilling can bring. Imagine crisp romaine hearts, kissed by flames, their edges charred just enough to impart a delightful depth of flavor.

This recipe is not just about taste; it’s also incredibly simple and ready in just 23 minutes, making it an ideal choice for entertaining guests or for a quick family dinner. The dressing, a creamy blend of reduced-fat mayonnaise, fat-free sour cream, and zesty lemon juice, is pureed to perfection for a velvety texture that clings deliciously to the greens.

The addition of grilled baguette pieces for crunch and grated Parmesan for that umami kick brings everything together in a way that will have your taste buds dancing. This dish is light yet satisfying, only clocking in at 76 calories per serving! Whether served as a side dish, starter, or a snack, this Grilled Caesar Salad is sure to impress and make everyone coming back for more. Get ready to fire up the grill and impress your friends and family with a salad that's anything but ordinary!

Ingredients

  •  crusty baguette sliced in half lengthwise
  • fillet anchovy tinned
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • cloves garlic minced cut in half
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons parmesan grated
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  •  baby greens halved lengthwise (keep root intact)
  • 15 servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoon cream fat-free sour
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender
  • grill

Directions

  1. Make dressing: Puree mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, minced garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard in blender until smooth. With motor running, drizzle in 1/2 cup oil and blend. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  3. Brush cut side of bread with some of remaining oil. Grill bread, turning once, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove bread from grill and rub with cut side of halved garlic clove.
  5. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  6. Brush all sides of lettuce with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill lettuce, turning frequently, until lightly charred around edges, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Chop lettuce and divide among 6 bowls.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan, scatter baguette pieces over and drizzle with some of the dressing.
  9. Serve immediately, passing additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein12.63%
Fat36.23%
Carbs51.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.72
Glycemic Load
5.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.0252173369669%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:75.67kcal
3.78%
Fat:3.04g
4.68%
Saturated Fat:0.55g
3.44%
Carbohydrates:9.66g
3.22%
Net Carbohydrates:8.78g
3.19%
Sugar:1.28g
1.42%
Cholesterol:1.6mg
0.53%
Sodium:358.77mg
15.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.39g
4.77%
Vitamin A:1979.86IU
39.6%
Vitamin K:26.58µg
25.31%
Folate:49.25µg
12.31%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.88%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.5%
Selenium:3.97µg
5.67%
Iron:0.91mg
5.04%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.78%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.48%
Calcium:37.83mg
3.78%
Fiber:0.88g
3.53%
Phosphorus:32.59mg
3.26%
Potassium:92.1mg
2.63%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.52%
Magnesium:9.18mg
2.29%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.23%
Copper:0.04mg
1.89%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.59%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes