5 from 12 votes
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad combines crisp chopped romaine lettuce with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy homemade croutons, all lightly coated in Caesar dressing. The textures balance crisp freshness with the savory cheese and crunchy bread, creating a classic salad often served as a starter or side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 romaine lettuce large
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated or shaved
- croutons homemade
- caesar dressing
Instructions
- Rinse, dry and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Place in a large serving bowl and sprinkle generously with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.
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Notes
- Use organic romaine lettuce if possible and wash thoroughly before preparing.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep lettuce crisp.
- Prefer freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for better flavor over pre-grated Parmesan.
- Toss salad gently but thoroughly to coat lettuce without wilting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1350IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1350IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.