Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing

Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing is a keto lunch dish with 2.9 g net carbs, 14 g protein and 37 g fat per serving (401 kcal). It serves 2 and takes 10 minutes in total.

Crisp chicory and radicchio leaves in a creamy anchovy, lemon and Parmesan dressing: the grown-up cousin of Caesar salad, rich in calcium.

2.9 g estimated net carbs per serving10 min total2 servings

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Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing, a Ketogeni keto lunch dish

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, fish, milk, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 2 servings · Active time: 10 min · Total time: 10 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 2 servings)
Per serving	Amount
Net carbohydrates	2.9 g
Protein	14 g
Fat	37 g
Energy	401 kcal
Vitamin D	0.8 µg
Calcium	276 mg
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)	0.3 g

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

250 g organic chicory, radicchio and little gem
6 piece anchovy fillets in olive oil
40 g Parmesan, finely grated
1 piece organic egg yolk
1 piece small organic garlic clove
1 tbsp organic lemon juice
4 tbsp organic extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Step-by-step method

Mash 4 anchovies with the garlic, then whisk in the yolk, mustard and lemon.
Slowly whisk in the oil until creamy; stir in half the Parmesan.
Toss the leaves with the dressing and top with the remaining anchovies and Parmesan.

Chef’s tips

Bitter leaves love salty, creamy dressings.
The dressing contains raw egg yolk: use very fresh eggs, and avoid in pregnancy or with a weak immune system.

Variations

Add a soft-boiled egg.
Use romaine for a classic Caesar.

Storage

Dress just before serving.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing?

One serving has 2.9 g net carbohydrates, 14 g protein and 37 g fat (401 kcal). The recipe makes 2 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing ahead, store or freeze it?

Dress just before serving.

Which allergens are in Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing?

It contains eggs, fish, milk and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Bitter Leaf Salad with Anchovy, Lemon & Parmesan Dressing?

Yes. Add a soft-boiled egg. Use romaine for a classic Caesar.

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