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Christmas Leftover Caesar Salad With Homemade Dressing

When the whirlwind of Christmas Day settles, there’s nothing more comforting than a delicious meal that feels fresh, light, and still festive. This Christmas Caesar Salad takes everything we love about a classic Caesar - creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese - and gives it a seasonal twist using leftover turkey, shaved Brussels sprouts, and those little Christmas odds and ends we always seem to have in the fridge. It’s the kind of dish that tastes indulgent yet refreshing, making it the perfect Leftover Turkey Caesar Salad for Boxing Day or any relaxed holiday lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner Salad, Salad
Cuisine Christmas, Worldwide
Servings 4 portions
Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Croutons

  • 120 g stale bread torn into rough chunks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt & black pepper to taste

For Caesar Dressing

  • 70 g mayonnaise
  • 20 g parmesan very finely grated
  • 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Christmas Leftover Salad

  • 100 g pancetta or leftover cooked ham
  • 300 g cooked turkey shredded or cubed
  • 250 g Brussels sprouts trimmed and shaved
  • 1 (approx 400g/ 14oz) gem lettuce shredded
  • 20 g Parmesan shaved
  • 20 g dried cranberries roughly chopped

Instructions
 

Make Croutons

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  • Toss the torn bread with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread on a tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Make the Dressing

  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk for 30-60 seconds until the salt dissolves and the ingredients are fully combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Assemble Salad

  • Fry the pancetta until crispy and brown (or cube leftover cooked ham).
  • Place shaved Brussels sprouts and lettuce in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the shredded or cubed leftover turkey, crispy pancetta and cranberries.
  • Add your Caesar dressing gradually — you may not need it all depending on your preferences.
  • Toss until everything is well coated.
  • Add half the Parmesan and mix through.
  • Top with warm croutons and the remaining Parmesan.
  • Finish with freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1219IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Christmas Caesar Salad, Christmas Leftover SAlad, Christmas Leftovers Caesar Salad, Turkey Caesar Salad
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