Best 5 Enlightened Caesar Salad Recipes

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In pursuit of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, many individuals seek out recipes that offer a harmonious balance between flavor and nutritional value. Among the plethora of dishes that cater to this desire stands the esteemed "Enlightened Caesar Salad." This culinary creation is not only a sensory delight but also a testament to the notion that wholesome eating and gastronomic pleasure can coexist. Its judicious selection of ingredients and measured use of dressings result in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds while nourishing the body. Embark on this culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the perfect Enlightened Caesar Salad, a dish that epitomizes both health and gustatory satisfaction.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAESAR SALAD



Caesar Salad image

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces floury or boiling potatoes, unpeeled and diced
2 to 3 large garlic cloves, to taste, minced
About 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Coarse sea salt
2 eggs
Leaves from 4 to 6 heads baby romaine lettuce or 2 to 3 heads regular romaine
Pinch salt, plus more, if needed
Black peppercorn mill
Drops Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Get a freezer bag, put in the potatoes unpeeled but diced, about 1/2-inch square, maybe slightly smaller sometimes, throw chopped garlic after them and then add 2 tablespoons olive oil. (When I'm in a hurry, I forget the garlic and use garlic-infused oil instead.) I shake the bag about so that the oil disperses and covers all the cubes of potato. Empty them onto a baking pan, and then roast them for 45 minutes to 1 hour in the preheated oven. When they're glistening brown, I lay them on some paper towels and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. You don't want them to go on the salad when searingly hot, so cool on some paper towels for about 10 minutes.
  • Put some water on for the eggs, put a matchstick into the pot (this stops the white from flowing out if the shell cracks), and then, when boiling, lower in the eggs and boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
  • Tear the romaine leaves into edible sizes and toss with the remaining 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil to coat well but lightly. Sprinkle over the salt and several grinds of pepper and toss again. Shake over about 6 drops of Worcestershire sauce, drizzle over the lemon juice, break in the eggs, and toss to blend. Correct the seasoning. Toss with the cheese and then with the potato croutons at the very last minute, as you bring it to the table - no sooner, or the salad will wilt.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Caesar Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Caesar salad is a classic, and we think our recipe embodies everything you love about the dish-it's tangy, creamy, crunchy, and garlicky. Drizzle little gem lettuce with homemade and hand-whisked Caesar dressing and top with torn-bread croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve with your choice of protein, if desired, but we think it's pretty perfect as is.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 large pastured egg yollks
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups bread, torn into 1 in (2.54 cm) pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 oz little gem lettuce, leaves separated or torn
kosher salt, to taste
½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) pieces
8 oz grilled salmon, broken into 1 in (2.54 cm)
½ lb grilled shrimp

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CAESAR SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING



Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Leafy Green     Lunch     Parmesan     Healthy     Endive     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large heads garlic
1/4 cup dry vermouth
3 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
3 cups 1-inch French bread cubes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 head curly endive, trimmed
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 1/4 cups grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Peel off papery outer skin from whole garlic, keeping heads in tact. Place in small casserole dish. Pour vermouth over. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over garlic. Season with pepper. Cover; bake until garlic is very soft and pastelike, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool garlic.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Mix 2 1/2 tablespoon oil and rosemary on baking sheet. Season with pepper. Add bread cubes and turn cubes in oil mixture to coat. Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Squeeze garlic to remove cloves from skins. Place in small bowl and mash with fork to form paste. Transfer paste to blender. Add fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce and puree. With machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil. (Croutons and dressing can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Reserve outer endive leaves for another use. Tear enough inner yellow leaves into bite-size pieces to measure 3 cups. Place in large bowl. Add romaine. Pour dressing over. Toss well. Sprinkle cheese and croutons over salad. Toss gently. Season with pepper and serve.

ECCENTRIC CAESAR SALAD



Eccentric Caesar Salad image

When I created this Caesar salad, I did a silly dance around the kitchen. Seriously-it is that good. And the name is perfect for it. I’m betting that this Caesar salad dressing is like nothing you’ve ever tasted. It is extremely eccentric and undeniably delicious. Who would have thought that curry powder would be the perfect addition to a Caesar dressing? Not me before I took the risk of adding it-but now I am a total convert. And the nutritional yeast gives this dressing a cheese-like flavor that could please even the most omnivorous Caesar salad connoisseur. This recipe makes extra dressing that you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Topped with our Quick Garlic Croutons, capers, avocado, and hemp seeds, this dynamic salad will delight your adventurous taste buds. -Marea

Provided by Myra Goodman

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup/70 g cup raw cashews
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp nutritional yeast (see Note)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp curry powder
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups/120 g Quick Garlic Croutons
1 ripe avocado, medium dice
1/2 cup/65 g hemp seeds
1/3 cup/55 g capers

Steps:

  • Combine the cashews, oil, lemon juice, yeast, mustard, garlic, salt, curry powder, and pepper in a food processor and add 1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp/75 ml warm water. Process until the mixture is very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
  • Toss the romaine with 1/2 cup/120 ml of the dressing. Add more to taste if desired. Divide the lettuce among six plates, and top each with some of the croutons, avocado, hemp seeds, and capers. Serve immediately.

ENLIGHTENED CAESAR SALAD



Enlightened Caesar Salad image

If you like Caesar salad, then you will love this one, a little heightened flavor, so good!! You can also enjoy this sauce as a veggie dip - delish!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise, light
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Using a food processor or blender, mix together garlic, mustard powder, anchovy pasty, Worcestershire sauce, light mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese together until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve tossed with romaine lettuce and garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips for Making the Best Caesar Salad:

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. - Make sure the romaine lettuce is crisp and dry. If it's not, the dressing won't adhere to it as well. - Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to overpower the salad. - Add the croutons and Parmesan cheese just before serving. This will help keep them crispy and fresh. - Serve the salad immediately. It's best when it's fresh.

Conclusion:

Caesar salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and versatile. With its creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, and crunchy croutons, it's a salad that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're serving it as a starter, main course, or side dish, Caesar salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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