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Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad

Cultural Context

The Caesar salad, originally created in Mexico by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini, has found a delightful twist in Greece with the use of Greek yogurt. This variation maintains the creamy texture of the traditional dressing while offering a lighter, healthier option. In Greece, salads are a staple at every meal, often enjoyed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad has gained popularity for its nutritious profile and is embraced in various modern diets.

GreekGRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp Parmesan cheese very finely grated
2 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves of garlic pressed
2 tsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
a generous pinch of salt and pepper
1 large head of Romaine lettuce
3 slices of bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled or vegetarian substitute
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing
Croutons optional

greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought croutons

Toasted whole grain bread is healthier and can be made at home.

1

Find a medium-sized mason jar with a lid and add the Greek yogurt, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, and olive oil.

2

Zest the skin of about a quarter of a lemon using a microplane zester and add it to the jar.

3

Press 3 cloves of garlic using a garlic press and add that to the jar as well.

4

Screw the lid on nice and tight and shake it up very well.

5

Wash and dry a large head of Romaine lettuce and rip it into salad-sized pieces.

6

Toss the lettuce with the dressing until it's well coated.

7

Add the crumbled bacon, the croutons and the grated Parmesan cheese on top, and serve!

Cooking Techniques

mixingtossing

Equipment Needed

mason jargarlic press

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkfishwheat

Also Known As

Caesar Salad with Greek YogurtHealthy Caesar Salad

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