Sardine Caesar Salad
A good Caesar salad is usually all about the anchovies, but we think sardines make just as much sense. This recipe uses them in the dressing and as a topping for a subtle twist on a classic.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 (3.75 oz) can Chicken of the Sea® Sardines in Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, oil reserved & sardines divided
- 2 romaine hearts, halved or chopped
- 2 boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 Tablespoon sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Croutons (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Chunky Sardine Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 2 sardine filets, bones removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Nutrition Facts
calories
892
total fat
74g
saturated fat
13.9g
trans fat
0.3g
cholesterol
276mg
sodium
1246mg
total carbohydrates
33g
fiber
14g
total sugars
10g
protein
30g
vitamin d
20%
calcium
53%
iron
47%
potassium
40%
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, add the oil from the sardine can. Add 2 sardine filets, mayonnaise, garlic powder, mustard, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the sardines into the dressing mix.
- Add romaine to plates and top with eggs, red onion, and remaining sardine filets. Drizzle with dressing.
- Top with Parmesan cheese, croutons and lemon wedges. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition Facts
calories
892
total fat
74g
saturated fat
13.9g
trans fat
0.3g
cholesterol
276mg
sodium
1246mg
total carbohydrates
33g
fiber
14g
total sugars
10g
protein
30g
vitamin d
20%
calcium
53%
iron
47%
potassium
40%
