Paleo Porn

Steamy Paleo Recipes

  • 
  • Start Here
    • New Here?
    • The History of Paleo Porn
    • Join the Paleo Porn Family
    • Meet Marla
    • Is It Paleo?
      • Is Quinoa Paleo?
      • Are Chia Seeds Paleo?
      • Are Pickles Paleo?
      • Is Sunflower Oil Paleo?
      • Is Cocoa Powder Paleo?
      • All Is It Paleo? Answers
    • Paleo-Friendly Restaurants
      • 100% Paleo
        • Picnik Austin (Austin, TX)
        • mmm…COFFEE! (Denver, CO)
      • Austin, TX
      • Chicago, IL
      • Denver, CO
      • Miami, FL
      • Nashville, TN
      • New York, NY
      • San Francisco, CA
    • Resources
    • Paleo Personal Care
    • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Recipes
    • Popular
      • Granola Bars
      • Baked Cauliflower Casserole
      • Cauliflower Garlic Mash
      • Pork Chops and Apples
      • Breakfast Casserole
      • Meatza
      • Bison Bacon Meatloaf
      • Ground Beef Stir Fry
      • Paleo Tortillas
    • All Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
  • Starr Fitness
  • Shop
    • Pigskin Paleo: Game Day Recipes
    • Paleo Porn T-Shirts
  • Coaching
  • 
Featured by As seen on

Paleo Porn

  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • Starr Fitness
  • Our Cookbook
  • Resources
  • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Is It Paleo?
  • Paleo Restaurants
  • Cooking Coaching: Learn how to cook with real food

Paleo Caesar Salad with Celery

My maiden name is Ceaser but Ceaser Salad wouldn't make sense to most. Enjoy this Paleo Caesar Salad with Celery, even though it's spelled wrong. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on December 26, 2014

Paleo Recipe Paleo Caesar Salad
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

This side dish is made with quality ingredients and homemade salad dressing. It’s the perfect size to serve a large crowd, family style, or as the main course for dinner.

Normally, when you order a caesar salad in a restaurant, you tend to get a bowl of iceberg lettuce covered in dressing that is probably made entirely from hydrogenated vegetable oils. You might get a few shavings of cheese thrown in, but that’s about it. You know you won’t find anything like that here.

For my take on this salad, I used romaine hearts as the base: a more flavorful type of lettuce that also has a better nutritional profile than the white crunchy stuff you get in most restaurants.

Paleo Caesar SaladPaleo Caesar Salad

The Underappreciated Vegetable

I made celery and celeriac (also called celery root) the shining star in this dish because I think it’s an underappreciated vegetable. It adds great flavor, as well as texture, and it’s extremely versatile.

Celery is also consistently found on the Dirty Dozen – that is the top 12 fruits and vegetables tested annually by the Environmental Working Group that have the most pesticide residue on conventional raised crops. If you can, always choose organic when it comes to celery. See the full list here.

The Dressing Matters

Almost any time you’re served salad dressing in a restaurant or pick up a bottle from the store, it tends to be made of canola oil or some type of hydrogenated vegetable oil. These are ingredients that have gone rancid and have to be deodorized using chemicals to cover up the smell.

For this reason, I prefer making my own dressing. Plus, it tastes a lot better, too!

Below you’ll find a quick Paleo Caesar salad dressing you can whip up ahead of time or prior to serving.

Say Cheese

When Jeff & I choose to eat cheese, I always purchase it as a whole chunk. I can then slice, chop or shred it myself – rather than purchasing it pre-shredded. Pre-shredded cheese tends to add additional ingredients beyond cheese such as anti-clumping agents that keep it from, well, clumping and prolong the shelf life.

In this case I picked up a fresh chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese that was imported from Italy and cut into chunks at Standard Market (a local grocery store in our area that caters to chefs with the ingredients they stock).

Paleo Caesar Salad

Paleo Caesar Salad with Celery

Yield: 8-10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 hearts of romaine, chopped
  • 8 organic celery stalks, sliced
  • 1/2 large celeriac, peeled and julienned
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon anchovies, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons champaign vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1oz Parmesan cheese, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Add the chopped romaine, sliced celery and julienned celery root to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the egg yolk, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, champaign vinegar and mustard to a blender and mix to combine.
  3. With the cover on and the cap removed, slowly drizzle in the stream of olive oil. This will create an emulsion. Just like when making mayonnaise, be sure to take it slow!
  4. Once the olive oil is all used up your dressing is ready.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the romaine, toss to combine, transfer the salad to a serving bowl, top with optional chopped Parmesan and serve.
  6. Enjoy! :)

Our Supportive Family


Bringing you three new paleo recipes each week is no small investment of time and money, but we love it. If you also love Paleo Porn please consider a recurring monthly donation. For less than a single origin pour over you can help us continue to keep Paleo Porn 100% free.

Monthly Donation

$3 / month
$7 / month

Start Now

One-Time Donation

You can also become a one-time supporter with a single donation:

Give Now

About the Author Marla Starr

Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

Previous
Paleo Beet Tartare
Go to All Recipes
Next
Buffalo Liver Pâté

Recipesyou may also like

Paleo Raw Oysters

Paleo Raw Oysters

For an appetizer that is both elegant and simple, this raw oysters recipe is a winner. by Marla Starr, updated June 24, 2015 Posted on March 27, 2014

Green Cabbage Salad

White Salad

I'm on a roll with the colors lately. Although this green cabbage salad also includes a green apple the overall shade is white and it only uses 5 ingredients. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on June 18, 2013

Orange Endive Salad

Orange Endive Salad

This six ingredient salad can't be beat on quickness or flavor. by Marla Starr, updated February 3, 2015 Posted on September 30, 2011

Paleo Recipe Broccoli Seaweed Salad

Broccoli Nori Salad

Adding roasted seaweed to your salad will give that extra bazinga you were looking to add to your lunch! Try this quick & flavorful Broccoli Nori Salad. by Marla Starr, updated June 19, 2015 Posted on July 24, 2014

Paleo Recipe Paleo Tzatziki Sauce

Paleo Tzatziki Sauce

Have the best of the Mediterranean at home with this Paleo version of a classic Greek sauce. by Marla Starr, updated September 11, 2014 Posted on August 20, 2014

Paleo Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Paleo Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Paleo Garlic Mashed Cauliflower is a savory side that will accompany any pork, beef or chicken dish. by Marla Starr, updated August 17, 2015 Posted on September 18, 2013

Paleo Turkey Legs

Paleo Turkey Legs

Have you been searching for the perfect meat-and-veggie combo? Look no further than this Paleo Turkey Legs recipe! by Marla Starr, updated January 14, 2015 Posted on May 17, 2014

Paleo Recipe Paleo Chocolate Crinkles

Paleo Chocolate Crinkles

These Paleo cookies will satisfy your chocolate cookie craving. Not only do they look pretty, they won't spike your blood sugar. by Marla Starr, updated December 14, 2016 Posted on December 16, 2014

Paleo Recipe Warm Green Bean Salad

Warm Green Bean Salad

A nice Warm Green Bean Salad can be much more appealing than a traditional cold salad when the weather gets colder. Add this Paleo side dish to your dinner. by Marla Starr, updated November 8, 2016 Posted on October 31, 2014

Paleo Recipe Paleo Bread Loaf

Paleo Bread Loaf

We rarely eat paleo replacements, but sometimes a warm, hearty loaf of paleo bread hits the spot. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on November 4, 2014

Paleo Hot Dog Hash

Finding Paleo-friendly hot dogs sounds difficult but they're really just hiding in plain sight when you know where to look. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on November 14, 2014

Paleo Recipe Paleo Beef Roulade

Paleo Beef Roulade

It's just like steak and salad, only you stuff the steak with the salad. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on December 12, 2014

Paleo Recipe Root Vegetable Casserole

Root Vegetable Casserole

One advantage to my paleo vegetarian experiment was this delicious casserole. by Marla Starr, updated January 29, 2015 Posted on January 17, 2013

Paleo Braised Lamb

Paleo Braised Lamb with Pecorino

Melt in your mouth Paleo Braised Lamb with Pecorino presents well to guests and tastes even better than it looks. by Marla Starr, updated February 3, 2015 Posted on September 11, 2013

Paleo Recipe Dry Rub Paleo Beef Brisket

Dry Rub Paleo Beef Brisket

Dry Rub Paleo Beef Brisket is the perfect dish to prepare when company is coming. Whip up this dish then head outside and play while it cooks. by Marla Starr, updated January 14, 2015 Posted on August 13, 2014

Paleo Braised Lamb

Paleo Braised Lamb with Pecorino

Melt in your mouth Paleo Braised Lamb with Pecorino presents well to guests and tastes even better than it looks. by Marla Starr, updated February 3, 2015 Posted on September 11, 2013

Week of Zen
My Meditation Course

Week of Zen is a guided meditation course that can easily be implemented into your everyday life practice. No experience necessary.

Are you ready to feel calm, creative, connected, and conscious? Begin your Week of Zen today at https://weekofzen.com/

Our Documentary
Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things is NOW streaming on Netflix! You can watch Minimalism on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Vimeo & DVD. Details Here
/PaleoPorn 20K+
@PaleoPorn 4K+
@PaleoPorn 1K+
/PaleoPornTV
Paleo MX: Authentic Mexican Recipes
Authentic Mexican Recipes!

Our next cookbook, Paleo MX: Authentic Mexican Recipes is coming this Summer!

Tell Me More!

Paleo Burger Bar

Gluten-free, grain-free American-style fast food and diner staples

Tell Me More!

Paleo Porn Family

Join over 18,000 in The Family!

Family Members have early access to everything Paleo Porn and get one weekly email. But never fear, spam's not paleo!

  • Start Here
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Paleo Food List
  • Starr Fitness
  • Our Cookbook
  • Paleo Restaurants
  • Resources
  • About
  • Disclosure
SPYR
Copyright © 2023 SPYR
Paleo Porn® is a registered trademark of SPYR Media, LLC
Paleo Porn is powered by Bluehost