Keto Caesar Salad
Enjoy this creamy, crunchy, cheesy, and healthy version of everyone's favorite - Caesar Salad. The seeds are a great crunchy replacement for croutons, and you can add egg, chicken, or other protein to mix it up. Very satisfying as an entree salad for lunch or dinner, and it requires no cooking!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 servings
Calories 554 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cup kale
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing
- 1/4 cup Italian cheese shredded
- 1 ea eggs hard boiled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp olive tapenade
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
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Combine the greens in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the dressing and toss the greens to coat with dressing.
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Add the cheese, Italian seasoning, olive tapenade, and salt and pepper. Toss to integrate.
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Sprinkle the seeds on top.
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Add protein such as hard-boiled egg, chicken, salmon, etc. (optional)
Recipe Notes
- Substitute the egg (or add to it) with your favorite protein (chicken, salmon, turkey, etc.) -- just make sure it is low-carb, without any sweet dressings
- Skip the cheese if you're staying away from dairy
- Other nuts and seeds can be added or substituted: almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.
- You can use any leafy greens you want -- I usually make it with all Kale, or a mix of Kale and Spinach
Nutrition Facts
Keto Caesar Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554
Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 310mg13%
Potassium 457mg13%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 5365IU107%
Vitamin C 53.7mg65%
Calcium 163mg16%
Iron 6.8mg38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.