A Lighter Caesar Salad
2 People
394 Cals
A Lighter Caesar Salad
2 People
394 Cals
About the recipe
Lighter Caesar Salad (Creamy, Protein-Rich & Feel-Good)My Lighter Caesar Salad delivers everything you love about a classic Caesar — creamy dressing, satisfying crunch and bold flavour — with a fresh, modern, feel-good twist. Crisp baby gem or cos lettuce and peppery rocket form the base, layered with protein-rich eggs and chickpeas, fragrant basil and crunchy pistachios for texture and nourishment.The creamy Caesar-style dressing is made with Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise, creating a lighter, gut-friendly sauce that’s high in protein and lower in saturated fat. A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens the flavours, while a touch of maple syrup or honey balances the acidity for a perfectly rounded finish.This salad is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and rich in fibre, protein and healthy fats — making it ideal for blood-sugar balance, sustained energy and everyday wellness. Enjoy it as a satisfying lunch, a light dinner, or serve alongside grilled chicken, fish or prawns for an elevated, restaurant-style meal at home.Simple, nourishing and deeply satisfying — this is Caesar salad, re-imagined the Teresa Cutter way.
Nutrition Per Serving
394
Calories
26g
Fat
4g
Saturates
11g
Sugars
198mg
Salt
28g
Protein
29g
Carbs
12g
Fibre
Ingredients
- 2 baby gem or cos romaine lettuce
- handful rocket leaves
- 3 boiled eggs or 4 egg whites chopped
- 200 g cooked chickpeas (see notes )
- 30 g pistachio nuts roughly chopped
- handful fresh basil leaves
- pinch of salt
DRESSING
- 2 - 3 generous tablespoons Greek yoghurt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or raw honey
Method
- COMBINE the baby gem lettuce, rocket leaves, basil leaves, pistachio, chickpeas and egg into a bowl.
- SEASON with a little salt.
- MIX the yoghurt dressing together, combining the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, maple and grated parmesan.
- POUR the dressing into the salad bowl and mix with your hands until all the leaves are coated by the dressing.
- SERVE with a little more grated parmesan on top.
- ENJOY.
Notes & Inspiration
Serve alongside thick-cut toasted sourdough or a warm slice of grilled focaccia to mop up the creamy dressing — simple and so satisfying.
Make it low carb by swapping the chickpeas for cooked chicken, prawns, tuna, poached salmon, tofu or cottage cheese.
For a lighter option, use egg whites only or swap the eggs for extra chickpeas or white beans.
Swap pistachios for toasted almonds, walnuts or pine nuts depending on what you have on hand.
Best dressed just before serving to keep the leaves crisp and fresh.
