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Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives

Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives Delight

A vibrant Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives that elevates a classic recipe to new heights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 4 filets Anchovy Filets or use salt for vegetarian
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust based on anchovies
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Avocado Oil or neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 cup Pesto store-bought or homemade
Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano Olives pitted

Equipment

  • Mason jar
  • mixing bowl
  • immersion blender
  • tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a mason jar, combine egg yolks, anchovy filets, minced garlic, sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Blend for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
  2. Gradually pour in the avocado oil while blending continuously to create a smooth emulsion. Add the remaining lemon juice, freshly cracked black pepper, and pesto, then blend again until creamy.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, chop the romaine lettuce and add half of the grated Parmesan cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, and Castelvetrano olives. Toss to distribute evenly.
  2. Pour the creamy pesto dressing over the salad and gently coat all ingredients using tongs.
  3. Arrange the salad in serving bowls or on a platter. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and an extra sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Add croutons on top for added crunch and serve immediately for best texture.

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