Caesar Salad Nutrition Facts, Ingredients, Recipe, Health Benefits

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Caesar Salad, Caesar Salad Nutrition Facts with Ingredients, Preparation, Recipe, and Health Benefits.

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What is Caesar Salad?

A Caesar salad (also called ‘Cesar’ and ‘Cesare’) is a green salad. It is a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed in lemon juice, egg, olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

History of Invention

History says that The creation of this salad is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini. An Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico(at the Hotel Caesar in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924) and the United States.

Caesar Salad Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving size 1 Salad (3 Cups) 305g
Amount per serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g 50%
Saturated Fat 8.2g 41%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1152mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 20%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 3mcg 15%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 18mg 100%
Potassium 613mg 14%
Vitamin A 114%
Vitamin C 95%
Vitamin E 14%
Vitamin 6 9%
Vitamin 12 8%
Selenium 35%
Phosphorus 28%
Zinc 11%
Magnesium 9%
Thiamin 22%
Niacin 21%
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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Serves: 4
Preparation: 5 Mins
Cooking: 0 Mins
High FODMAP: Yes
Allergens: Milk, Lactose, Fish, Eggs, Soya, Sulphur dioxide, Gluten, Mustard.

Caesar Salad Recipe

Ingredients and Preparation

  • 1 large head of romaine lettuce.
  • 3 cups French bread.
  • 1 cup olive oil.
  • 8 anchovy fillets.
  • 2 large cloves of garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper.
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground salt.
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
  • 2 egg yolks for large eggs.
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded or shaved).

Method

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
  • Cut the ciabatta into cubes.
  • Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil. Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt.
  • Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, remaining oil, and mustard.
  • Add the mayonnaise and Parmesan and whisk until well combined. Season to taste.
  • Tear lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl.
  • Scatter the croutons over the top, add the dressing, and toss.
  • Scatter the Parmesan on top and serve straight away.

Benefits of Caesar Salad

It is an extremely healthy and highly recommended salad for everybody. An amazing salad for our bone, artery, and cell health as well as support for brain DNA and immune system.

  • A good source of protein that helps the body in building strong tissues and muscles
  • It helps to regulate the hormones in the body and maintains the fluid balance.
  • It is extremely beneficial for weight loss and weight management.
  • Caesar Salad builds our immunity and helps in fighting against diseases.
  • Good for our heart health.
  • It is also beneficial for your digestive system.

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References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_salad
http://www.culinaryarts.com/Recipes/recipefiles/Caesar.htm
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/184845/facts-about-caesar-salad/
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/top10facts/478562/Top-10-facts-about-salad

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