Grilled Zucchini Caesar

 Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!

Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #healthyrecipes #seasonal #sidedish #caesarsalad #zucchini #recipe

 

You know what I love?
Caesar Salads.
Know what I don’t love?
The calories that inherently come with it.
I know, I know. It’s a SALAD. But you know exactly what I’m talking about here, right?
Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #healthyrecipes #seasonal #sidedish #caesarsalad #zucchini #recipe
Creamy, parm-laden dressing+ oil soaked croutons.
I mean…YES PLEASE, but I could also be eating a veg heavy salad with a delicious lemon vinaigrette and be very damn happy.
So, I started to ponder how I could still enjoy Caesar Salad in a healthier way.
Enter, Grilled Zucchini Caesar.
Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #healthyrecipes #seasonal #sidedish #caesarsalad #zucchini #recipe
Sure, all the usual suspects are here:
  1. Finely shredded romaine lettuce
  2. Toasty breadcrumbs
  3. A creamy, dreamy, salty dressing
  4. Cracked black pepper
  5. A whole buncha parmesan cheese
Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #healthyrecipes #seasonal #sidedish #caesarsalad #zucchini #recipe
Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #healthyrecipes #seasonal #sidedish #caesarsalad #zucchini #recipe

My dressing gets a healthy upgrade by way of greek yogurt. It still has all the normal Caesar Dressing ingredients (read: ANCHOVIES), so it tastes like the real deal. The greek yogurt gives it just a tad more tang, which I happen to love.

And know you will, too.

Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!www.sohappyyoulikedit.com | #SoHappyYouLikedIt #healthyrecipes #seasonal #sidedish #caesarsalad #zucchini #recipe

This delicious dish would make the perfect side dish to:

Enjoy this one, you guys!

Grilled Zucchini Caesar

Grilled Zucchini Caesar is a delicious modern twist on the classic salad! Zucchini is grilled and topped with the usual Caesar ingredients: finely shredded romaine lettuce, toasty breadcrumbs, and a salty, creamy dressing. This version gets a healthy upgrade with the help of greek yogurt, creating a tangy bite. This recipe is simple, nutritious, and tasty!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sides
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the grilled zucchini:

  • 2-3 small zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

For the Caesar Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tsp dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper

To serve:

  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

For the grilled zucchini:

  • Set a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle quartered zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill zucchini spears in batches, until slightly charred.

For the Caesar Dressing:

  • Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Taste, adjust anchor paste, salt and pepper, and lemon juice.

To serve:

  • Place grilled zucchini on a platter. Drizzle with Caesar Dressing. Top with finely shredded romaine lettuce, freshly cracked pepper, and extra parmesan cheese.

Notes

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