Lighter Caesar salad
- Published: 28 Oct 15
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
All of the traditional flavours combined in to a low-calorie version of this classic recipe.
- Serves 4
- Hands-on time 30 min, oven time 30 min
Ingredients
- 4 medium free-range eggs (unpeeled), plus 2 extra yolks
- 3 free-range skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 2 slices rye bread
- 3 slices parma ham
- 150g fat-free Greek yogurt
- 3 anchovy fillets, drained
- 1 large garlic clove
- Finely grated zest and juice 11⁄2 lemons
- 1 cucumber, roughly chopped
- 4 celery sticks, roughly chopped
- 4 little gem lettuces, leaves separated and torn
Method
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the whole eggs and boil for 6 minutes, then drain and run under cold water until cool. Peel the eggs and set aside.
- Put the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of cling film and flatten with a rolling pin. Discard the cling film. Heat a large non-stick griddle pan to high. Rub the 1 tbsp olive oil over the chicken, then griddle for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Put on a chopping board and cut into strips (keep the pan hot).
- Brush the rye bread with a little more oil, then put into the griddle pan. Toast for a few minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Tear into pieces, then put into a bowl and season. Brush the parma ham slices with a little oil, then griddle for 2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Remove to a plate to firm up, then break into shards.
- In a food processor (or using an electric mixer), whizz the yogurt, egg yolks, anchovies, garlic, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste.
- Toss the cucumber, celery and lettuce on a serving platter. Scatter with the croutons, ham shards and chicken strips. Quarter the boiled eggs, then add them to the salad. Drizzle over the dressing, then serve immediately.
- Recipe from September 2015 Issue
Nutrition
- Calories
- 352kcals
- Fat
- 15.2g (3.7g saturated)
- Protein
- 44.9g
- Carbohydrates
- 9.8g (4.3g sugars)
- Fibre
- 2.7
- Salt
- 1.3g
delicious. tips
Make the caesar dressing up to 3 days in advance and keep in a sealed container in the fridge
We’ve concocted a lighter dressing, using fat-free yogurt to cut calories but still deliver creaminess. Instead of bacon, we’ve used crisp-cooked parma ham for flavour and crunch but less fat. Finally, our croutons are made from rye bread, providing crunch and fibre.
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