Why not shake up your Caesar salad routine by using baby bok choy? And grilling it too! A delicious low carb summer salad recipe.
Portland seems to be a little confused about the seasons at the moment. Whereas in April and May we had multiple 90+ degree days, June was cool and a bit rainy and now July seems to be following suit. We can’t seem to break out of the 70s and the sunshine is rather on the scarce side. Every morning is overcast and quite cool with a chance of showers, and we don’t even see a peak of sun until late afternoon. Much more like a Portland spring than a summer. Not that I am really complaining, since last year’s insanely hot summer made me rather miserable. But I would’t mind a tiny bit more summerish weather. I have some cute skirts and sundresses that have yet to see the light of day. This is really jeans and t-shirts weather.
But I don’t care what the weather is, as long as it’s not pouring out there, I am grilling. I am like a grilling maniac, in part because grilling makes everything taste so good, and in part because it’s such an easy form of cooking. Fewer dishes to clean and you get that delicious lightly charred taste that makes it feel like summer, even when the weather is not cooperating.
Baby bok choy is a perfect thing to throw on the grill, along with some chicken thighs. You do have to watch it a bit because those tender young leaves like to burn pretty quickly. But then you have the makings for a fun twist on Caesar salad. Who says Caesars have to be made with romaine?
Please see my Grilled Chicken Bok Choy Caesars on Jade Asian Greens!
Nutrition Information: Serves 4.
Food energy: 529kcal
Total fat: 38.84g
Calories from fat: 349
Cholesterol: 134mg
Carbohydrate: 6.98g
Total dietary fiber: 1.97g
Protein: 33.81g
Jade Asian Greens says
Wonderful inspiration for a summer salad! Thanks for showing off our Baby Bok Choy so well, Carolyn. Not enough people know the trick of grilling baby bok choy. Maybe now they will!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
What an amazingly delicious twist on a classic! Can’t wait to try this! <3
Stephanie says
What a great idea! Looks delicious!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
I love grilling Bok Choy, what a fantastic idea for a salad!
Paula - bell'alimento says
So perfect for a quick and light summer lunch!
The Food Hunter says
I am always looking for new ways to prepare bok choy. thanks
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I don’t cook with bok choy nearly enough. This looks and sounds amazing!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I will gladly send you our 90-degree weather (I hate it and would do anything for 70’s)! But please send this salad along with it, it looks amazing and so perfect for summer.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I absolutely LOVE Bok Choy! Have have I never thought to Caesar salad it?! This recipe is genius and I want it tonight!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
This is such a fun way to change up the caesar salad routine! Love bok choy too so it’s a no brainer 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
What a great salad – the boy choy is a great twist!
Angela says
Im trying to look at the recipe and the website is not working 🙁 I need a bok choy recipe to use tonight and you are my go to! This is the only one you have on your site. Argh I need you Carolyn ha ha
Judy says
My request as well! The link doesn’t work so we need your help 🙂