Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives
This Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives delivers 61g protein and 734 calories per serving, functioning as a complete lunch or dinner entree. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop for efficient batch cooking. The protein-forward base means you hit your targets without relying on separate chicken or beef components.
Ingredients
- •Egg Yolk(34g)
- •Anchovy
- •Garlic
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Avocado oil(120g)
- •½ Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More For Serving
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(60g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1920g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(960g)
- •Olives, Green, Canned, Pitted(480g)
- •Croutons, Plain
Instructions
- 1Make the dressing. To a tall mason jar, add the egg yolks, anchovies, garlic, salt, and1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Use an immersion blender to blend the dressing in the jar, about 30 seconds. Continue blending and gradually pour in the oil, being sure to keep the blender flat on the bottom of the jar. Slowly lift the blender up to incorporate the remaining oil. Add the remaining lemon juice, pepper, and pesto, then blend until combined.
- 2Make the salad. In a large bowl toss the lettuce with the dressing along with half of the grated Parmesan cheese, chicken, and olives. Top with the remaining Parmesan, croutons, and pepper to taste.
Nutrition — Per Serving
734
calories
61g
protein
49g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 10.0g
- Sodium
- 1777 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.6g
6 servings per batch · ~621g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives have per serving?
Each serving delivers 61g of protein and 734 calories, with 49g fat and just 18g carbs. The high fat content from olives and dressing means this is a nutrient-dense option for hitting protein targets without excess carbohydrates.
How long does Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives take to prep?
Quick prep time with stovetop assembly for 6 servings means this salad comes together fast for meal prep sessions. Each of the 6 servings is ready to grab throughout the week without reheating.
Is Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives good for fat loss?
At 734 calories and 61g protein per serving, this salad works well during fat loss phases when protein intake needs to stay high to preserve muscle. The low carb count (18g) helps keep total daily calories in a deficit while remaining satiating from the fat content.
