Light Caesar Salad Recipes

ABSOLUTE BEST LIGHT CAESAR SALAD RECIPE:

Steps:

• Prepare the Romaine Lettuce: Romaine lettuce should be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use as they are best well chilled. Lettuce may be prepped up to 24 hours ahead, then covered with a paper towel and plastic wrap and refrigerated.
• Separate the Romaine leaves and discard the coarse outer leaves. I also like to remove the woody rib from from the Romaine leaves by tearing away the outer leaves from the ribs.
• Wash the romaine lettuce and dry thoroughly with a salad spinner or paper towels; wrap or roll the washed and dried leaves in a clean dish towel and then place in the refrigerator until ready to use. This will give you wonderfully crisp Romaine leaves.
• Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy, and salt until blended. Whisk in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and water. When the dressing is well combined and to the desired thickness you wish, whisk in 2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese. Store in the refrigerator and let come to room temperature before serving.
• How to assemble Caesar Salad: When ready to prepare the Caesar Salad, tear chilled Romaine leaves into bite-size pieces.
• In a large wooden salad bowl, add 1/3 of the prepared Low-Fat Caesar Salad Dressing and toss with the croutons until well coated.
• Add the Romaine lettuce pieces and the remaining dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle the top with the freshly-grated Parmesan Cheese.
• Recipe makes 6 to 8 servings.

LIGHT CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Puree the yogurt, 2 tablespoons parmesan, the garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor or a blender. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add the chicken and season with salt. Brush evenly with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan. Broil, undisturbed, until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Toss the lettuce, croutons and the remaining dressing and 3/4 cup parmesan in a large bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Divide the salad among bowls, top with the chicken and season with pepper.
• Photograph by Christopher Testani

COOKING LIGHT'S CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Drop the garlic halves through the opening in a blender lid with the blender on; process until minced.
• 2. Add the mayonnaise and the rest of the ingredients; process until well-blended.
• 3. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

LIGHT CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree in food processor.
• Croutons-Brush bread with olive oil and bake at 350 till golden.
• Remove from oven and gently brush surface of bread with a cut clove of garlic.
• Remove crust and cube.
• Toss with romain lettuce,dressing and extra parmisan cheese.