Description
Low Carb Caesar Salad with Chicken is a fresh, protein-packed meal featuring crisp romaine, juicy chicken, Parmesan cheese, and a rich, garlicky Caesar dressing—all without the carbs from croutons. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for clean eating.
Ingredients
- 2 grilled or cooked chicken breasts, sliced
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/3 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 sliced avocado, 2 boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tsp anchovy paste (or 1 finely minced anchovy)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Add water to reach desired consistency.
- In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with dressing until evenly coated.
- Top salad with sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cracked black pepper.
- Optionally, garnish with avocado, cherry tomatoes, or boiled eggs before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep option.
- Substitute with grilled shrimp or salmon for variety.
- Top with roasted sunflower seeds or Parmesan crisps for low-carb crunch.
- Wrap in a low-carb tortilla for a Caesar wrap version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
