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Southern Caesar Salad
Southern Caesar salad with cornbread croutons, bacon, and diced pimentos in a creamy Caesar dressing is a delicious twist on the classic dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts, washed, dried, and chopped
- caesar dressing, (use desired amount), or sub with store-bought Caesar dressing
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons diced pimentos (from a 4-ounce jar), patted dry
- ⅓ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- Homemade Cornbread Croutons (use desired amount), or sub with store-bought cornbread croutons
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add dressing, as much as desired, and toss until the leaves are lightly coated. Start with a small amount of dressing, toss, and then taste. You can always add more if needed!
- Add the bacon, pimentos, croutons (however many you want) and Parmesan cheese; gently toss again. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- For a shortcut, use a store-bought Caesar dressing (this is one of my favorites).
- Instead of making homemade croutons, purchase a package of cornbread croutons.
- Use iceberg lettuce, chopped kale, or mixed spring greens rather than romaine.
- Add more bacon or more diced pimentos, if you like.
- Include additional vegetables for more flavor, such as chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion, or pickled red onions.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the salad
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3329IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the salad | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3329IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.