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Keto Friendly Tuna Cesar Salad with Parmesan Crisps Chips

A keto-friendly, low-carb Tuna Caesar Salad recipe that features Parmesan crisps. These crisps are the perfect, keto-friendly substitute for traditional croutons.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon egg cheese, keto, salad, tuna
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 399cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Bella Portofino Tuna
  • 2 tbsp Cesar dressing for the tuna *add more to your actual salad if you wish
  • 1/2 cup red onion rings
  • 14 tablespoons parmesan cheese for topping salad & crisps
  • 5 cups romaine lettuce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl add 12 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
  • Add a non-stick baking mat to a baking sheet.
  • Pinch 1 tablespoon worth of parmesan cheese onto 12 spots on your baking sheet.
  • bake for 6 minutes or until golden brown.
  • remove from oven to cool and set aside. 
  • Add romaine lettuce, and onion to a bowl.
  • add in onion rings.
  • Add in parmesan cheese.
  • Open tuna, drain it and add it to a small bowl.
  • Mix tuna with caesar dressing. 
  • Divide salad into 2 portions (these are large salads because on keto you need to consume ample greens).
  • Add an even amount of tuna to each salad.
  • Top with parmesan crisps & extra dressing (optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 399cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10605IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 4.4mg