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Caesar salad with creamy dressing and cheese balls
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Caesar salad with cheese balls (220 g) has 317 calories. That works out to 144 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.1 g of carbs, 12.2 g of protein, 22 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 118.8 µg of Vitamin K covers 99% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
317
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
17.1g
· 6% DV
Protein
12.2g
· 24% DV
Fat
22g
· 28% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 22% · Protein 15% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 317 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.24 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 1016 mg | 44% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 317 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 18 g | 26 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 54 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 90 g | 130 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 90 g | 130 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 461 kcal |
Calculated from 144 calories per 100 g.
Caesar salad with cheese balls usually combines lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing and cheese balls. The cheese and coating vary by recipe, and some versions add chicken; there is no single standard recipe for the cheese-ball topping.
Caesar salad with cheese balls is commonly dressed with Caesar dressing made from ingredients such as Parmesan, garlic, lemon, egg or mayonnaise, and anchovies. Recipes differ, and anchovy-free versions are available.
Toss the lettuce with Caesar dressing, then add croutons and cheese balls just before serving. Adding the croutons at the end helps keep them crisp; add freshly fried cheese balls last so their coating stays crunchy.
The cheese balls can be made by shaping soft cheese into small rounds; some recipes coat and fry them. The cheese, seasoning and coating are not fixed, so the flavor and texture vary between restaurant and homemade versions.
Yes, grilled or pan-cooked chicken works well in Caesar salad with cheese balls. Chicken is an optional addition rather than an essential part of every version; add it shortly before serving to keep the lettuce fresh.
Its base, Caesar salad, is credited to Italian-born restaurateur Caesar Cardini, who served it at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Cheese balls are a later variation, not a defining ingredient of the original salad.
Yes, prepare the components ahead, but keep the dressing separate from the lettuce until serving. Dressed lettuce wilts, croutons lose their crunch, and fried cheese balls can turn soft if they sit in the assembled salad.
Store leftover Caesar salad with cheese balls in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it as soon as possible, ideally the same day. Discard salad that has been left out for an extended time, especially because the dressing may contain egg or dairy.
Caesar salad with cheese balls can be served as a light meal or alongside grilled chicken or fish. Soup or bread also makes a suitable side, though the salad already includes croutons.
For a lighter Caesar salad with cheese balls, use less dressing, bake the croutons, and serve the cheese balls un-fried. Lemon juice and garlic add flavor without relying on extra dressing.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
118.8µg · 99% DV
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
Vitamin A
259.6µg · 29% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1016mg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
290mg · 41% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Calcium
326mg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
471mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 317 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Caesar salad with cheese balls combines crisp lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing and usually croutons, with cheese balls as an extra topping. Caesar salad is commonly traced to Tijuana, Mexico, where it is said to have been created in the 1920s; versions now vary widely. The cheese adds a richer, savoury note to the familiar tangy dressing and crunchy greens. It works as a light lunch or starter in many places, and can be served on its own or alongside soup or a sandwich. The creamy dressing and cheese contribute much of its fat and energy, while it offers a more modest amount of protein and fibre; it has 144 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter plate, ask for the dressing on the side and add only as much as you like.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.