Ingredients
Protein Packed Caesar Dressing
- ¾ cup 1% cottage cheese or greek yogurt
- ½ cup skim milk
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Quick Croutons
- 2 slices sprouted grain bread
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
Salad
- 8 cups torn kale and romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a food processor or blender, purée cottage cheese until smooth. Blend in garlic, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Add olive oil and blend until thick and smooth. Add parmesan cheese and blend just until mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 1 day.
- Prepare the croutons: Cut bread into cubes. In a glass pie plate, toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Microwave, covered with a paper towel, on High, stopping twice to stir, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp.
- Prepare the salad: Place lettuce in a large salad bowl, pour in dressing and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan and croutons, toss lightly and serve immediately.
- Top with cooked chicken or protein if desired (heat if desired).
You can also pan fry until crisp.
Tips: Caesar salad must be eaten immediately after tossing or it goes limp. Prepare the lettuce ahead and keep it crisp in a plastic bag with a paper towel inside. Make the dressing ahead and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad.
Notes
Recipe by Laura Kalina, RD, Low GI Meals in Minutes Cookbook.
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