Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad by Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish
Prep: 15 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 cos lettuce, washed, leaves torn
2 soft boiled eggs, halved 2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch chilli powder
Avocado Caesar Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 avocado
1 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp tamari (wheat free soy sauce)
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup bacon
Croutons
4 slices low carb bread
Garlic infused olive oil or extra virgin olive oil
Method:
1. First make salad dressing to set aside. Blend mayo, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, tamari, mustard powder and apple cider vinegar in a blender or hand held blender until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp water to achieve desired consistency. Season with a touch of sea salt if needed. Set aside in refrigerator.
2. Pan fry bacon until crispy. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, cut pieces of bread into small cubes. Place onto a lined baking tray and drizzle with garlic infused olive oil. Bake in oven until golden and toasted (approx. 5 minutes). Set aside.
4. Drizzle chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder to cover both sides. Heat a frying pan over medium heat with olive oil. Pan fry chicken breast both sides until cooked through. You can also bake in oven. Set aside. Slice thinly just before serving.
5. In a mixing bowl, toss cos lettuce with dressing. Serve onto plates.
6. Top dressed leaves with sliced chicken, soft boiled eggs, bacon and croutons. Serve fresh.
About the author: Passionate about inspiring you to live a healthy and happy life, nutritionist, naturopath and mum Casey-Lee Lyons shares recipes that nourish your body from the inside out. Her healthy recipes are made with whole food ingredients, free from gluten, dairy and sugar. She shares easy-to-understand nutrition advice to reenergise your body and healthy lifestyle inspiration to help you embrace your best life. To download her free recipe e-book or to browse through hundreds of delicious recipes visit www.livelovenourish.com.au or follow Live Love Nourish on social media:
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