Description
A vibrant and nutritious twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring fresh romaine lettuce, steamed broccoli, sweet cherry tomatoes, and savory Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and steamed broccoli florets.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and red onion slices.
- Toss the salad ingredients together gently.
- Add croutons and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, try toasting the Parmesan cheese lightly. Consider making your own croutons using stale bread for a personalized taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, vegetarian, caesar salad, healthy, broccoli, quick meal