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

Published: Aug 19, 2019 by Megan

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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

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.

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

 

Healthy Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing! A classic Caesar dressing that's made lighter, gluten free and higher in protein to dress your salads!

Healthy Greek Yogurt Cesar Dressing! A classic Cesar dressing that's made lighter, gluten free and higher in protein to dress your salads!

Healthy Greek Yogurt Cesar Dressing! A classic Cesar dressing that's made lighter, gluten free and higher in protein to dress your salads!

South Of The Border Caesar Salad

Megan Olson
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
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 1 salad
Calories 210 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, toss the romaine and kale lettuce together. 
  • Top with black beans, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, Caesar dressing and black pepper. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 200mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 4mg
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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

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

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.

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