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Amazing Caesar Salad Recipes

January 06, 2016
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Brimming with color, texture and flavor, these fresh salads are simply brilliant.
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New and Classic Caesar Salads

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View Recipe: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Searching for new takes on this classic? Look no further. Our collection of inviting Caesar salads are perfect choices for take-to-work lunches, family picnics, or get-togethers with friends.

Flame-kissed greens are one of summer's best treats. The grill gives salads depth and complexity: a hint of smoke, some subtle char, a little caramelization. This dressing mimics the flavor of a typical Caesar but in a vinaigrette form that allows this salad to stay under 300 calories.

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

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The single anchovy fillet lends umami depth to the dressing without giving it any sort of strong fishy flavor.

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Caesar Vinaigrette

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Dress your favorite greens with this quick, low-sodium variation of the original dressing.

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Kale Caesar Salad

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There’s something so comforting about a classic Caesar salad. It’s even better when you have the same great taste for half the calories and double the vitamins. This makeover of Caesar salad has a hearty texture from the raw kale that holds up the thick, creamy dressing that we all know and love. Make it a full meal by adding your protein of choice and some extra vegetable toppings.

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Caesar Salad Bagels

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Maybe we're going too far, thinking of the toasty bagel here as a kind of oversized crouton for the light Caesar salad filling. Maybe not. To brown-bag, pack sandwich components separately—the leaves and the cheese; a mixture of the dressing and pepper; and the toasted bagel. For the vegetarians in your crew, choose salad dressing that doesn't contain anchovies.

Mix and Match: Toss lettuce, cheese, pepper, and dressing together; tuck into a pita or a whole-wheat flatbread.

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Radicchio Caesar Salad

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Craving a fresh salad in the midst of cold weather? Seasonal radicchio and baby spinach leaves replace romaine in this delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad. The radicchio, a winter chicory known for its signature bitter and slightly spicy taste, provides ample crunch in this filling salad. With creamy Caesar dressing and rich Parmesan cheese, it clocks in at a surprising 77 calories per serving.

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Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken

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We skip the croutons and add toasted walnuts for a bit of heart-healthy crunch.

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Simple Caesar Dressing

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View Recipe: Simple Caesar Dressing

Fish sauce and lemon juice combine beautifully in this dressing, which will significantly spruce up a traditional Caesar salad.

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Garlic-Sage Roasted Chicken with Kale and Radicchio Caesar Salad

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A chicken salad seasoned with sage, lemon rind, salt, pepper, and garlic ends the day with a bang.

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Arugula Salad with Caesar Vinaigrette

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Toss fresh arugula leaves with our homemade Caesar Vinaigrette dressing and top with shaved Parmesan cheese for a simple but elegant salad. This salad lends any meal a sharp, pleasant bite. The fresher the Parmesan, the better. Coming in at just 82 calories per serving, it’s a satisfying side dish that doesn’t ring up the calories.

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Chicken Caesar Salad

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It doesn't get any more classic (or easier) than this salad. Bottled Caesar dressing is easy to find, but homemade is something everyone should try at least once. It's used here as both dressing and basting sauce for the chicken.

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Lemon Caesar Salad

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Once you make this salad for the first time, you’ll never feel the need to make a real Caesar again. The lemon juice and olive oil add such fresh flavors. Let your kids choose chicken, fish, or steak to eat with it. Make this a gluten-free salad by replacing the French bread with a gluten-free option.

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Pesto Caesar Salad

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This is an excellent non-traditional spin on the classic favorite. The creamy dressing is infused with both the basil-garlic punch of pesto and the lemon-anchovy pungency of Caesar dressing.

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Chicken Paillards with Romaine Caesar Slaw

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This quick twist on grilled chicken Caesar turns the salad upside down.

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Caesar Salad

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This dressing is so easy and full of flavor that you'll never go back to bottled. Anchovies contribute salty meatiness, and the egg yolk binds everything together for a creamy texture, so don't omit either one. Be sure to look for pasteurized eggs since they are not cooked. Homemade croutons are healthier than store-bought, take just 15 minutes, and are a great way to add crunch to any salad. Add grilled shrimp or chicken to make this an entrée salad, or serve it with your favorite pasta toss.

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Grilled Caesar Salad

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Grilling lettuce gives it a hint of smokiness and lends the leaves crisp-tender contrast. Toasted garlic bread stands in for croutons.

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    1 of 16 New and Classic Caesar Salads
    2 of 16 Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
    3 of 16 Caesar Vinaigrette
    4 of 16 Kale Caesar Salad
    5 of 16 Caesar Salad Bagels
    6 of 16 Radicchio Caesar Salad
    7 of 16 Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken
    8 of 16 Simple Caesar Dressing
    9 of 16 Garlic-Sage Roasted Chicken with Kale and Radicchio Caesar Salad
    10 of 16 Arugula Salad with Caesar Vinaigrette
    11 of 16 Chicken Caesar Salad
    12 of 16 Lemon Caesar Salad
    13 of 16 Pesto Caesar Salad
    14 of 16 Chicken Paillards with Romaine Caesar Slaw
    15 of 16 Caesar Salad
    16 of 16 Grilled Caesar Salad

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