Easy Low-Carb Caesar Salad with Chicken

We’re not opposed to ready-made convenience foods when necessary, but it’s hard to beat a really good low-carb Caesar salad with homemade dressing! Luckily this keto-friendly salad comes together so fast you’ll hardly even notice it’s not ready-made. At least, until you taste it!

Be sure you don’t skip the anchovy paste—that’s what brings the flavor Caesar salad is famous for!

In the mood for a different salad? Try our super-simple, low-carb caprese salad.

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 ounces cooked chicken breast, sliced 
• 3 heads of Romain lettuce hearts
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Dressing

• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• ½ tsp. anchovy paste (usually located near the canned tuna)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise 
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅛ tsp. salt
• ⅛ tsp. black pepper

STEP 1: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise until well combined.  Add Parmesan, salt & pepper.  Taste and adjust ingredients to your liking if necessary.  Set aside.

STEP 2: Chop romaine lettuce & place it in a large bowl.  Toss lettuce with dressing, then add shredded cheese and toss again.

STEP 3: Toss lettuce with dressing.

STEP 4: Add shredded cheese and toss again.

STEP 5: Top with sliced chicken breast and enjoy.