Meatball Caesar

5 - 10 min

4 servings

Try this cool twist on a classic Caesar salad! Epicure’s Caesar Dressing is low in fat and calories compared to other Caesar dressings at the store, so you can enjoy its creamy, garlicky goodness totally guilt-free. Lettuce is full of vitamins to promote healthy skin, eyes, bones, and digestion, and the meatballs are a complete source of protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce
  • 1⁄4 cup Caesar Dressing, prepared
  • 2 tbsp Caesar Dressing Mix
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup milk, your choice
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves, optional
  • 12 Classic Meatballs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pkg Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix, or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix or Pizza Seasoning
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef, chicken or turkey
  • Bett Thank Bacon Topper, to taste

Preparation

  • Cut lettuce lengthwise into small wedges. Be sure to leave core intact so the wedges stay together.
  • Arrange wedges on a platter. Top with warm Classic Meatballs.
  • Drizzle with a few spoonfuls of Caesar Dressing then generously shake Better Than Bacon Topper overtop.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 350, Fat 18 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 27 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with a dinner roll.