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Deconstructed caesar salad

This diabetes-friendly deconstructed Caesar salad offers a healthy twist on the classic without sacrificing flavour.
Servings: 4
Calories: 126.5kcal
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 leaves lettuce romaine, small
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese shaved
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Notes

*I’m not a big fan of washing lettuce. I buy the organic box of washed romaine leaves. You can also buy Green Giant Little Gem Lettuce Hearts (shown in the photo).
**Parmesan reggiano can be shaved with a vegetable peeler or you can purchase shaved parmesan in the grocery store

Instructions

  • Lay the lettuce leaves on a platter.
    30 leaves lettuce
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl or measuring cup. Drizzle about 1-2 tablespoons of prepared dressing over the leaves.
    ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar, ½ clove garlic, 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Sprinkle the pepper over the dressed leaves.
    1/8 tsp pepper
  • Sprinkle with the shaved parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
    2 ounces parmesan cheese

Cooking Tips

  • Crisp Lettuce: To ensure the romaine leaves are extra crisp, soak them in ice water for about 10 minutes before serving. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
  • Homemade Shaved Parmesan: For the freshest flavour, use a vegetable peeler to shave Parmesan from a block rather than buying pre-shaved cheese.
  • Balanced Dressing: Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt or a dash more vinegar if needed to balance the flavours.
  • Garlic Mellowing: If you find raw garlic too pungent, you can slightly mellow its flavour by soaking the minced garlic in the vinegar for a few minutes before adding the oil and mustard.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Deconstructed caesar salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
126.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.9
g
18
%
Cholesterol
 
9.6
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
246.7
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
538.8
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.2
g
3
%
Fiber
 
4.4
g
18
%
Sugar
 
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
 
7.7
g
15
%
Vitamin C
 
8.5
mg
10
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
239.3
mg
24
%
Iron
 
2.2
mg
12
%
Magnesium
 
36.4
mg
9
%
Zinc
 
0.9
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.