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    Home » Salads

    Steak Caesar Salad (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Jun 21, 2022 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    Steak Caesar Salad is a fresh and flavorful summer recipe! Chopped romaine lettuce is layered with pan fried chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and grilled steak.

    Steak Salad with caesar dressing drizzled on top.

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    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients measured out for steak caesar salad.
    • Flank Steak - Or any thin steak without a bone. I personally love Butcher Box meat because there are no added hormones, and the cows are grass fed AND grass finished!
    • Romaine Lettuce - Rinsed and chopped. Any lettuce will work with this recipe!
    • Cherry Tomatoes - Any small tomato will work. I like cutting the cherry tomatoes in half.
    • Caesar Dressing - I used Primal Kitchen Ceasar Salad dressing because it's dairy-free and made with simple ingredients. You can swap for any salad dressing!
    • Lemon - Fresh lemon juice adds a light, summery flavor to this salad.

    Crispy Chickpeas

    • Chickpeas - Make sure you drain, rinse, and dry the chickpeas.
    • Olive Oil - You can also swap for avocado oil.
    • Seasoning - Salt, Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preparing the Chickpeas

    Start by tossing the chickpeas with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.

    Chickpeas tossed in olive oil and spices.

    Step 2: Cooking the Chickpeas

    Pour chickpeas into a warm skillet and cook for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

    Crispy chickpeas in a skillet.

    Step 3: Grilling the Steak

    Next, add steak to the grill and cook at about 400 degrees for 2-4 minutes on each side. (Depending on how you like your steak!)

    Step 4: Assembling the Salad

    Chop romaine lettuce and add to a large bowl. Add on cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, sliced steak, lemon juice, and caesar dressing. Toss together until dressing is evenly coated on the lettuce. Enjoy the salad warm or chilled!

    Overhead picture of steak caesar salad.

    Expert Tips

    • If you're planning to store leftovers for later, add dressing to individual servings to avoid lettuce from getting soggy.
    • Since there's no cheese in this recipe, try adding cubed avocado for a similar creamy texture.
    • To make sure the lettuce isn't dry, toss the lettuce with the caesar dressing before adding on all the toppings.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Caesar Salad healthy?

    Typically, Caesar Salad is made with dressing that contains inflammatory oils like canola oil. This recipe is made with Primal Kitchen dressing that has simple ingredients. I also used grass-fed steak and swapped the croutons for chickpeas which adds fiber.

    Can I prepare this salad ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prepare all of the toppings ahead of time and put the salad together before serving.

    Steak caesar salad with dressing drizzled on top.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container - I like using glass containers! You can also cover the serving bowl with plastic or reusable wrap.

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    Recipe

    Steak Salad with caesar dressing drizzled on top.

    Steak Caesar Salad

    Steak Caesar Salad is a fresh and flavorful summer salad! Chopped romaine lettuce is layered with pan fried chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and grilled steak.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 457 kcal

    Equipment

    • Grill

    Ingredients
      

    Salad

    • 1 Pound Flank Steak
    • 12 Ounces Romaine Lettuce
    • 1+½ Cups Cherry Tomatoes
    • ¼ Cup Caesar Dressing I used Primal Kitchen dairy-free caesar dressing.
    • ½ Lemon

    Crispy Chickpeas

    • 2 Cups Chickpeas
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Start by tossing the chickpeas with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
    • Pour chickpeas into a warm skillet and cook for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Next, add steak to the grill and cook at about 400 degrees for 2-4 minutes on each side. (Depending on how you like your steak!)
    • Chop romaine lettuce and add to a large bowl. Add on cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, sliced steak, lemon juice, and caesar dressing. Toss together until dressing is evenly coated on the lettuce. Enjoy the salad warm or chilled!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • If you're planning to store leftovers for later, add dressing to individual servings to avoid lettuce from getting soggy.
    • Since there's no cheese in this recipe, try adding cubed avocado for a similar creamy texture.
    • To make sure the lettuce isn't dry, toss the lettuce with the caesar dressing before adding on all the toppings.
    See full post for more information and step by step photos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 838mgPotassium: 966mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 7709IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 6mg
    Keywords grilled steak caesar salad, steak caesar salad, whole30 caesar salad
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