Salad is the first dish that comes to mind when someone mentions a healthy diet, but its reputation is quite deceiving. Your dressings and add-ins can make or break your salad and turn it into an unhealthy mess. Even the iconic Caesar salad can fall victim to this trend, but there are things you can do to keep it healthy.
Go Vegan
There are countless different variations of Caesar salad. Some of them include such toppings as grilled chicken and bacon, and you can easily skip them if you want to make your salad plan-based. The same goes for Parmesan cheese, one of Caesar’s main ingredients.
Homemade Dressing
This beloved salad shouldn’t be what it was without the creamy Caesar dressing, but this also happens to be its most problematic ingredient. In addition to being made from raw egg yolks, it’s often high in fats and cholesterol, so it’s always best to buy a low-fat, vegan version or make it on your own.
Healthier Toppings
The toppings you choose can make or break any salad and Caesar is no exception. In addition to ditching meat and replacing cheese with a plant-based version, you should also consider making homemade croutons to make them a little bit healthier.
