South Of The Border Caesar Salad {GF, Low Cal}

South Of The Border Caesar Salad! A classic salad made healthier with homemade Caesar dressing and a blend of kale and romaine lettuce. Topped with black beans and bell peppers for a Mexican flare. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Happy Caesar Salad Monday! Is that a thing? Well if it isn’t we’re making it a thing today friends! Healthy, lower fat, more filling version coming right up.

It’s been a killer summer in Arizona this year with record 110 days and no rain. Summer is our rainy season which usually keeps the temperatures lower. Nope. Not this summer! So, I’ve been living off salads, fresh vegetables and easy meals to survive. 

It’s all about simplicity when you’re in survival mode. Most women use overwhelm and stress as an excuse to eat unhealthy foods but truthfully, it’s just as easy to eat healthy as unhealthy. You just have to think outside the box.

Like Caesar salad…it’s a classic salad that’s higher in calories and fat that’s EASY to turn into a healthy and tasty meal. Let me show you how!

South Of The Border Caesar Salad

This healthier Caesar Salad has a Mexican flare! It’s more interesting and has more flavor. Black beans, grape tomatoes and bell pepper with romaine and kale give this salad more protein, less fat, more bulk (aka veggies). A recipe for healthy and tasty!

Paired with a 5-minute homemade Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, it’s got all the flavor your need and the best part is it’s EASY.

What You Need

• Romaine Lettuce
• Kale
• Black Beans
• Grape Tomatoes
• Bell Pepper
• Homemade Caesar Dressing

Helpful Tips

Customize it and make it your own. Don’t like black beans? Swap it for lentils or quinoa. Need more protein? Add chicken breast, lean beef or shrimp! Need more spice? Add jalapeños, hot peppers or salsa to up the heat. 

One of the things I love about this salad is how versatile it is. You can make it your own by swapping or adding ingredients. Can’t wait to see you make it! Tag @skinnyfitalicious on Instagram if you do so I can share your creation.

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South Of The Border Caesar Salad

South Of The Border Caesar Salad! A classic salad made healthier with homemade Caesar dressing and a blend of kale and romaine lettuce. Topped with black beans and bell peppers for a Mexican flare. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Author Skinny Fitalicious

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 1 salad

Calories 210 kcal

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Ingredients

• 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded
• 1 cup kale de-stemmed
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
• 1/4 cup grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup black beans
• 1/4 homemade Caesar dressing of the recipe

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, toss the romaine and kale lettuce together. 

2. Top with black beans, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, Caesar dressing and black pepper. Serve immediately!

Recipe Notes

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Course Dinner, Lunch, Side

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword black beans, caesar, chicken salad, healthy, kale, lighter, low calorie, Mexican, romaine

Nutrition facts per serving (1salad)

Calories 210 kcal

Fat 7 g

Saturated Fat 2 g

Cholesterol 8 mg

Sodium 242 mg

Potassium 880 mg

Carbohydrates 26 g

Fiber 7 g

Sugar 3 g

Protein 14 g

Vitamin A 0 %

Vitamin C 200 %

Calcium 279 %

Iron 4 %

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.