Light Caesar Salad Recipes

LIGHT CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Puree the yogurt, 2 tablespoons parmesan, the garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor or a blender. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add the chicken and season with salt. Brush evenly with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan. Broil, undisturbed, until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Toss the lettuce, croutons and the remaining dressing and 3/4 cup parmesan in a large bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Divide the salad among bowls, top with the chicken and season with pepper.
• Photograph by Christopher Testani

THE LAST CAESAR SALAD RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED

Steps:

• Combine anchovy fillets with garlic in a food processor and pulse several times to form a paste. Process mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce with anchovy mixture until dressing is creamy. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more before serving.

ABSOLUTE BEST LIGHT CAESAR SALAD RECIPE:

Steps:

• Prepare the Romaine Lettuce: Romaine lettuce should be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use as they are best well chilled. Lettuce may be prepped up to 24 hours ahead, then covered with a paper towel and plastic wrap and refrigerated.
• Separate the Romaine leaves and discard the coarse outer leaves. I also like to remove the woody rib from from the Romaine leaves by tearing away the outer leaves from the ribs.
• Wash the romaine lettuce and dry thoroughly with a salad spinner or paper towels; wrap or roll the washed and dried leaves in a clean dish towel and then place in the refrigerator until ready to use. This will give you wonderfully crisp Romaine leaves.
• Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy, and salt until blended. Whisk in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and water. When the dressing is well combined and to the desired thickness you wish, whisk in 2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese. Store in the refrigerator and let come to room temperature before serving.
• How to assemble Caesar Salad: When ready to prepare the Caesar Salad, tear chilled Romaine leaves into bite-size pieces.
• In a large wooden salad bowl, add 1/3 of the prepared Low-Fat Caesar Salad Dressing and toss with the croutons until well coated.
• Add the Romaine lettuce pieces and the remaining dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle the top with the freshly-grated Parmesan Cheese.
• Recipe makes 6 to 8 servings.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the classic caesar dressing: On a cutting board, chop the garlic and anchovies together to combine. Sprinkle with the salt. Use the side of a knife to chop and mash the mixture into a smooth, homogeneous paste. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl.
• Add the egg yolks and mustard to the bowl with the garlic anchovy paste. Whisk until the egg yolks lighten in color and become airy, about 2 minutes. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the vegetable and olive oils until the dressing is thick and emulsified. Whisk in the lemon juice; the dressing should loosen a bit but will still be thick enough to liberally coat the back of a spoon and should fall in ribbons when drizzled. Stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and salt to taste. The dressing will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a medium bowl, toss the torn bread with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Scatter across a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, turning the pan halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside.
• Assemble the salad: On a serving platter or in a large bowl, arrange half of the little gem leaves and season with a pinch of salt. Drizzle with ⅓ cup of the dressing and top with half of the Parmesan the croutons. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make another layer, adding more dressing to taste. Season with pepper. If desired, top with the protein of your choice, such as chicken, salmon, or shrimp. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

LIGHT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mash 1 garlic clove with the salt to form a smooth paste. Add bread cubes, and toss to combine. Spread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden brown, about 20 minutes, turning once.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, mince remaining garlic clove with the anchovy, if using, to form a smooth paste. Whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, and the pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil.
• In a large serving bowl, toss lettuce with vinaigrette and reserved croutons. Serve immediately, garnished with shaved Parmesan.

LIGHT CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree in food processor.
• Croutons-Brush bread with olive oil and bake at 350 till golden.
• Remove from oven and gently brush surface of bread with a cut clove of garlic.
• Remove crust and cube.
• Toss with romain lettuce,dressing and extra parmisan cheese.

COOKING LIGHT'S CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Drop the garlic halves through the opening in a blender lid with the blender on; process until minced.
• 2. Add the mayonnaise and the rest of the ingredients; process until well-blended.
• 3. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.