Keto Caesar Salad
If you are a big fan of salads, satisfy your appetite with the classic keto Casear salad.
Grilled chicken breasts are marinated, baked, served alongside crispy bacon then drizzled with a tasty creamy dressing of mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, garlic and anchovies. Delicious! Keep scrolling to get full recipe!
Keto Caesar Salad
Course: Salads, Main CourseCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings15
minutes20
minutes99
kcalIf you are a big fan of salads, satisfy your appetite with the classic keto Casear salad.
Ingredients
- For the salad:
10 oz. chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
3 oz. bacon
7 oz. Romaine lettuce
1 oz. freshly grated parmesan cheese
- For the dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ lemon, zest and juice
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp finely chopped filets of anchovies
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely chopped. (optional)
salt and pepper
Directions
- Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Mix with a whisk or an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Keep in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and top with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- Fry the bacon until crisp. Shred the lettuce and place as a base on two plates. Place sliced chicken and crumbled bacon on top.
- Drizzle with a generous dollop of dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Aside from lettuce, you may add some fresh cherry tomatoes or avocado to your salad. Just make sure that these vegetables and fruits are friendly to your keto diet.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories99
- % Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
- Protein 47g 94%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.