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Avocado Caesar Salad

Avocado Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar gets a total makeover with a creamy avocado-based dressing, making this salad rich, bold, and outrageously fresh every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large romaine lettuce heart (chopped)
  • 1 ripe avocado cubed (half for salad, half for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup crunchy croutons
For the Avocado Dressing
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prep lettuce and avocado: Chop lettuce, cube avocado, set half aside for dressing and half for topping.
  2. Blend avocado creamy dressing: In a blender, blend avocado, yogurt, oil, lemon, garlic, parmesan, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Toss salad base: In a big bowl, combine lettuce with half the creamy dressing, tossing everything so it’s coated.
  4. Add toppings and finish: Sprinkle croutons and reserved avocado cubes, then gently toss with more dressing if needed.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Sprinkle extra parmesan and fresh pepper—dig in while it’s crisp and the dressing is cool.

Notes

  • Make dressing thicker or thinner by blending with more or less water as needed.
  • Best to eat the salad within a few hours; avocado browns quickly, and greens go limp.
  • If prepping ahead, don’t add dressing or avocado chunks until you’re set to eat.
  • Lemon juice really helps keep avocado bright and avoids it turning brown too fast.
  • For a bigger crowd, just double every ingredient and the flavor stays awesome.
  • Use homemade croutons for the crunchiest, tastiest results every single time.