healthy caesar salad

Creamy, crunchy, savory vegan caesar salad that is beyond delicious and 100% plant-based.&nbsp;

Classic Vegan Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce (I use Josie's Organics)

kale

15 chickpeas

cheese

raw sunflower seeds

lemons juiced

garlic powder

capers

whole grain dijon mustard

tsp pink salt

water (more

For the chickpea croutons, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season with salt + pepper. Bake them for 15 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.

For the dressing - boil sunflower seeds for 10 minutes until soft, then drain and add to blender. Add the rest of the dressing ingredients to high speed blender and blend until completely smooth.&nbsp;

Pour as much or as little dressing over the greens as you'd like. Top with chickpea croutons and sprinkle on vegan parmesan.&nbsp;

Serve and enjoy!&nbsp;

Gorgeous brussels sprouts caesar salad full of flavor thanks to tender roasted butternut squash, shaved brussels sprouts, apple, pomegranate, dates, sweet &amp; salty maple pecans and tossed in a savory vegan caesar dressing. This delicious vegetarian caesar salad makes the perfect lunch or festive side dish!

Winter Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

For the butternut squash:

½ inch cubed butternut squash

olive oil

honey maple syrup

salt and pepper

For the sweet and salty toasted pecans:

pecan halves

maple syrup

sea salt

For the salad:

pomegranate

apple, apples

Medjool dates

For the caesar dressing:

tahini

lemon

garlic, finely minced

caper brine (from the jar of capers)

dijon mustard

warm water, to thin dressing

salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and add butternut squash cubes. Drizzle with olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the butternut squash with the oil. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Butternut squash is done when fork tender.

While butternut squash is cooking, you can toast pecans: add the pecans to a pan and place over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until they are slightly golden brown. Once golden brown, turn off the heat and stir in a teaspoon or two of pure maple syrup to coat the pecans, followed by a sprinkle of sea salt. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Next, shred your brussels sprouts: shave the brussels sprouts by using a food processor with the slicing attachment and pulse until the brussels sprouts are thinly sliced. If you don’t have a food processor, feel free to use a sharp knife to thinly slice. Add shredded brussels sprouts to a large bowl.

Next, mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth: tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, diced capers, caper brine, dijon mustard, warm water and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add a pinch of salt if necessary.

Pour dressing over shredded brussels sprouts and toss together with tongs to coat the brussels. Before you add anything else, I highly recommend tasting the brussels to see if they are salty enough to your liking. If not, season with a bit of freshly ground salt and pepper. Next, you can choose to serve this on a platter or in a bowl. Platters are pretty for entertaining or serving guests and bowls are great for date nights, family dinner and meal prep.

If making on a platter: add all of the brussels sprouts coated with dressing to a large platter. Top with roasted butternut squash, then pomegranate seeds, apple slices, chopped dates, shaved manchego and finally, the toasted pecans.

If making in a bowl: stir in the cubed roasted butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, apple slices, chopped dates, shaved manchego, and toasted pecans. Gently toss again so that everything is combined. Serves 6.

Caesar dressing can turn heavy, salty, or flat when the creamy base, lemon, mustard, and parmesan are not balanced. I’m Lila, and I learned this after making one batch that tasted sharp but still felt thin on the salad. After testing yogurt thickness, Dijon strength, lemon brightness, and parmesan texture, I discovered that a healthy caesar salad works best when the dressing tastes creamy first, then tangy and savory. This healthy caesar dressing gives me that classic Caesar comfort without feeling weighed down, and it keeps a homemade caesar dressing healthy enough for everyday lunches.

The Best Healthy Caesar Dressing for Healthy Caesar Salad

garlic powder, for steady garlic flavor that blends evenly into the dressing

onion

lemon juice

cheese,

dijon mustard, to help the dressing taste sharper and more cohesive

black pepper,

honey

Add the nonfat greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, grated parmesan, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and optional honey to a small food processor or blender. Blend until the dressing looks smooth, creamy, and evenly speckled with parmesan, scraping the sides once if needed so no dry seasoning pockets remain.

Taste and adjust only after blending because the parmesan and mustard need a moment to spread through the yogurt base. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, stirring before serving if it thickens or separates slightly.

This is the best Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad! Romaine lettuce gets tossed with tender chicken, healthy Caesar dressing & homemade croutons.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

chicken breasts ((fat trimmed and tenderized))

salt

black pepper

onion powder

paprika

nonfat greek yogurt

lemon juice – juice of half lemon

parmesan cheese

lettuce

Caesar dressing

croutons

½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

parmesan cheese (use a vegetable peeler to make large shavings!)

Remove chicken from packaging and clean excess fat. Lay the chicken on plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently tenderize using a meat mallet. You want to keep the chicken intact, so don’t use too much force when tenderizing. Place your chicken on a large plate in an even layer.

Mix together dried seasonings and coat the chicken evenly on both sides. I like to let the dry rub sit on the chicken for 5-10 minutes before putting it on the grill.

Preheat your grill to medium high heat, (Should take 7-10 minutes to heat). You can also pan sear this chicken on your stovetop, follow the same directions as the grill instructions if cooking the chicken in a pan.

Spray your grill with cooking oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil etc)

Place your chicken on the grill. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip your chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Depending on your grill and the temp, you may need a few extra minutes to get to an internal temperature of 165. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes while you prepare your dressing.

To make the dressing, mix together all the ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

Wash and chop your romaine lettuce. Add to a large bowl.

Add the parmesan cheese and dressing to the bowl with the lettuce. Toss together until the lettuce is coated in 1 cup of dressing (You can also use less dressing!) Add to bowls and evenly distribute the croutons on top (you can toss them with the dressing but they do get soggy!)

Slice your chicken into 1 ⁄ 2 inch thick strips. Place on top of your salad and enjoy!

Chefs kiss to the healthy cesar dressing! This is a great recipe- lemon 🍋 is the perfect brightness!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPds7HpF-_0

This is the best Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad! Romaine lettuce gets tossed with tender chicken, healthy Caesar dressing & homemade croutons.get the recipe here: https://thecleaneatingcouple.com/caesar-salad/  or google ‘clean eating couple Caesar salad’

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