Caesar Salad is one of the most coveted salads in the world. Next to a delicious Cobb salad, Caesar salad is one of the only salads that can evoke a feeling of comfort when eaten.
Most people assume Julius Caesar was the inventor of the beloved Caesar salad. However, the originator of Caesar salad is Caesar Cardini. Cardini was born in Northern Italy but migrated to the US in 1910. He opened two restaurants in Sacramento and Sandiego, then relocated to Tijuana, Mexico, due to prohibition in the 1920s. Four years later, the Caesar salad was born on the 4th of July 1924. Cardini was running out of ingredients as his restaurant was filled with customers, so he came up with the idea to create a meal using romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, raw egg yolks, and other leftovers such as chicken, and it was a hit. Nearly a hundred years later, this salad is still a hit. You can get in on the action by making this delicious, filling, keto-friendly version of the great Caesar salad.
What does a chicken Caesar salad contain?
Caesar salad usually features romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and dressing. However, to make this Caesar salad dressing keto-friendly and reduce carbs, we decided to make it without the croutons. The salad dressing consists of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. However, to eliminate the risk of food poisoning, we made the dressing with mayonnaise. In addition to this, Worcestershire sauce contains added sugars, so we replaced it with coconut aminos to stay compliant with the keto diet.
Why is Caesar salad unhealthy?
Even though Caesar salad is technically a salad, it is still considered unhealthy because it is rich in fat and sodium. This Caesar salad has 13.3 grams of carbs which is good, but it also has 61.9 grams of fat and 2168 milligrams of sodium. Excess fat and sodium consumption can lead to chronic conditions such as heart disease. Therefore, Caesar salad should be consumed in moderation.
What cheese goes in Caesar salad?
Parmesan cheese is THE cheese for Caesar salad.
Is Caesar dressing good for weight loss?
Unfortunately, Caesar dressing contains Parmesan cheese and oil. The sauce in this Caesar salad does not have any cheese. However, it still contains mayonnaise which is rich in fat and calories. Furthermore, one tablespoon of mayonnaise contains 90 calories, including 10 grams of fat. Therefore, Caesar dressing is not suitable for weight loss.
Ingredients
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste
1 1/2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 cup Keto-Friendly Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
2 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Shallot, minced
2 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
4 cups Romaine Lettuce (approximately one large head), chopped
3 tablespoons shaved Parmesan Cheese
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