Mock Caesar Salad

Elevate your salad game with this delightful Mock Caesar Salad, a lighter twist on the classic favorite! Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this recipe swaps the traditional heavy dressing for a velvety blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Infused with garlic and Worcestershire sauce for that signature Caesar flavor, this homemade dressing delivers creamy perfection without anchovies. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, crowd-pleasing salad is perfect as a refreshing starter or a side dish. Customize it with extra Parmesan for garnish and serve immediately for the ultimate burst of freshness in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Croutons
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly, dry it using a salad spinner or kitchen towel, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, finely minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing and make it creamy.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 7

Serve immediately, optionally topped with more Parmesan cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1548 grams (1548.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1300

Total Fat 81.90g	105%
Saturated Fat 20.30g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.60g
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 3558mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 100.40g	37%
Dietary Fiber 19.90g	71%
Total Sugars 18.60g
Protein 53.50g	107%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1105mg	85%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 2739mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 29.7%