Creamy Keto Caesar Salad with Crispy Almonds

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A rich Caesar dressing made with avocado and Parmesan, tossed with crisp romaine and topped with toasted almonds for a satisfying low-carb salad. This American-inspired salad recipe (keto), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, avocado into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 255 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 American cuisine 255 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup mashed avocado, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
  2. Step 2: Toast the 1/4 cup sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Toss the 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce with the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the avocado dressing over the salad, then add the toasted almonds. Toss gently until evenly coated and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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