This classic Low-Carb Caesar Salad recipe, with just 3 net carbs, features a delectable anchovy dressing perfectly paired with crispy Romaine lettuce. Plus, the versatile dressing doubles as a dip for any crudité platter.
3heads Romaine lettuce heartsor 2 heads of Romaine lettuce. Remove dark outer leaves.
Instructions
FOR THE PARMESAN CHEESE
Using a vegetable peeler, gently shave thin slices of the cheese from the narrow side of the block. Make about 12 strips and break them into bite sized pieces.
Process the remaining cheese with a box grater. Be sure to use the tiny teardrop holes, not the large ones. You need 2 tablespoons for the dressing and the rest can be passed at the table.
FOR THE DRESSING
Drop anchovies, salt and garlic in your food processor and pulse on low for a few seconds until garlic is finely minced. Scrape down sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Add eggs, lemon juice, and mustard. Pulse until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula.
Replace cover and with machine running on low, slowly add the olive oil through the feeding tube on the top of the food processor until it is emulsified.
Mix 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese into the dressing. Add a little freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Refrigerate in a covered jar until ready to use.
FOR THE SALAD
Remove the tough outer leaves of the lettuce. Place the lettuce on a cutting board and slice the lettuce horizontally into 1" pieces. Make sure to remove the "stump" from the bottom of the lettuce.
ASSEMBLY
Gently toss the lettuce with half of the dressing in a large bowl with tongs or a rubber spatula. Add more dressing to get the desired level of creaminess.
Plate your salads and scatter shaved parmesan cheese and some freshly ground black pepper over each salad.
Notes
Make-ahead instructions:If you are preparing the salad a few hours ahead of your meal, spin the lettuce and place a few wet paper towels over it. Replace the cover of the salad spinner, or if you're using a large bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.For the Caesar dressing, it can be made one day ahead of time. Prepare it and store it in the refrigerator in a covered container.
CONTAINS RAW EGGS: Take caution when consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illnesses.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Caesar Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
449.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
40.8
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
11.7
g
73
%
Cholesterol
130.2
mg
43
%
Sodium
853.8
mg
37
%
Potassium
136.5
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
3.2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
0.8
g
1
%
Protein
18.2
g
36
%
Net Carbohydrates
2.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
449.4
Net Carbohydrates
2.7
g
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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