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With summer on the horizon, we’re excited to introduce our May Salad of the Month: a lighter take on the classic Caesar salad featuring a protein-packed Greek yogurt dressing. Following Jamie Oliver’s modern approach to this timeless favorite, we’ve found a recipe that doesn’t compromise on flavor while supporting your fitness journey.
Why We Love This Salad
The traditional Caesar salad is beloved for good reason—it’s crisp, savory, and satisfying. However, the classic dressing can be heavy on calories without offering much nutritional benefit. This version substitutes Greek yogurt for the traditional base, delivering a protein boost while maintaining that creamy texture and tangy flavor you crave.
This salad makes an excellent post-workout meal, providing a perfect balance of protein (especially when topped with your choice of protein), healthy fats, and crisp vegetables to replenish your body after pushing your limits in the gym.
Ingredients for the Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
- 1/3 cup low-fat or nonfat Greek-style yogurt
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
Directions
- First, separately whisk the yogurt with the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Whisk in the oil and half of the cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Then, toss the romaine with half the dressing and the remaining cheese.
- Once combined, this salad is ready to serve!
- Top with your protein of choice for a complete meal. We recommend anything such as shrimp, salmon, grilled chicken or steak (meet those protein goals!)
Once you’re done, feel free to add anything that you’d enjoy!
Check out foodandwine.com for more recipes just like this one!
