Tuna Caesar Salad
You'll love this High-Protein Tuna Caesar Salad for a quick and easy meal. Think creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy romaine, and lean tuna all coming together in one easy bowl. Whether you are making lunch for the week or throwing together a quick dinner, this salad has your back.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 529kcal
Ingredients
Homemade Croutons
- 4 cups sourdough bread cubed
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Tuna Caesar Salad
- 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 14 ounces canned tuna drained
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup croutons store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
Instructions
Homemade Croutons
- Cut a sourdough loaf into ½-inch cubes, then toss the bread with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Bake croutons in a 400°F (204°C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
Caesar Dressing
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk the Caesar dressing together and check for seasoning.
Tuna Caesar Salad
- Prep your lettuce - Chop and wash romaine lettuce and put it through a salad spinner to dry the lettuce.
- Drain the tuna - Use a fork to flake tuna into smaller chunks.
- Toss the salad - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, tuna, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, and croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8383IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 4mg