Keto Caesar Salad
Creamy caesar dressing and a garlic crumb topping over fresh crisp lettuce
Ingredients
Garlic Crumb Topping
- 3 oz pork rinds
- 2 oz parmesan crisps
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 whole garlic clove finely minced or grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2-3 tsp anchovy paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
Salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 lbs grilled chicken breast (optional)
Instructions
For the crumb topping:
- Grind pork rinds and parmesan crisps in a food processor
- Add chopped parsley to the mix
- Heat a medium sized fry pan over low heat and add olive oil and butter to the pan
- Add the mix from the food processor to the pan once the butter melts
- Increase the heat to medium-low and add both the fresh garlic and the garlic powder
- Keep everything moving in the pan by stirring it around in order to keep the garlic from burning
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until crumbs have been lightly toasted then remove from heat
For the dressing:
- Add all of the ingredients for the dressing except the oil to a food processor or blender and pulse a few times to combine
- Put the food processor/blender on low and slowly steam in all of the oil so that the dressing emulsifies
- Turn off the food processor/blender and check for seasoning and thickness.
- If you'd prefer a thicker dressing add more oil and if you'd prefer a thinner dressing add some cold water and mix again
- Pour dressing into a bowl and place in the fridge while you make the rest of the dish
Assemble the salad:
- Slice up your chicken breasts or other choice of protein (optional)
- Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl to serve family style or plate each dish separately