High Power Caesar Salad
Crisp, cool romaine dressed in a velvety, lighter Caesar blend that’s both keto-friendly and packed with flavor. This reinvented classic uses avocado mayo and almond milk for a silky base, real parmesan for depth, and Dijon for brightness — finished with a savory, nutty Parmesan almond crumble for an unforgettable crunch.
Servings 4 salads, entree size
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- For the High Power Caesar Dressing:
- 3 tbsp 45 g Avocado mayonnaise
- ¼ cup 20 g Grated parmesan (from container)
- ½ cup 120 mL Unsweetened plain almond milk
- 2 tsp 10 g Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp 10 mL Apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic finely minced or microplaned
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
- ¼ tsp Sea salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
- ⅛ tsp Xanthan gum optional, for thickness
- 🥗 For the Salad Base:
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce chopped or torn
- 2 tbsp 20 g Shaved parmesan (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil optional, for shine
- 💎 Golden Flare: Parmesan Almond Crumble
- ¼ cup 28 g Finely grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp 14 g Almond flour
- Pinch Garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together avocado mayo, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, and almond milk until smooth and emulsified.
- Stir in parmesan, garlic, Worcestershire (if using), salt, and pepper.
- For a thicker, more clingy texture, sprinkle in xanthan gum and whisk or blend briefly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (optional but ideal) to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Crumble
- In a dry nonstick pan over medium-low heat, combine grated parmesan, almond flour, and a pinch of garlic powder.
- Toast until golden and lightly crisped (2–3 minutes), stirring frequently. Let cool and crumble by hand.
- Assemble the Salad
- Toss chopped romaine with olive oil if using.
- Add 2–3 tbsp of Caesar dressing per serving, toss to coat.
- Top with shaved parmesan and sprinkle generously with the Parmesan almond crumble for texture and flavor.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(Per entrée salad serving, 1 of 4)| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~210 kcal |
| Total Fat | ~18 g |
| Total Carbs | ~3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1 g |
| Net Carbs | ~2 g |
| Protein | ~9 g |
Net Carbs = Total Carbs − Fiber
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary by brand or batch.
📦 Storage
- Dressing: Refrigerate up to 5–7 days in airtight container. Shake before use.
- Parmesan Almond Crumble: Store in airtight container up to 1 week at room temperature.
- Assembled Salad: Best served fresh. Do not store after dressing.