Once those toppings are set, it's time for dressing. Even if you decided not to go for bacon, it doesn't mean you should load on the Caesar or ranch dressing, either. (Though, kudos on ditching the processed meats!)
"Creamy, store-bought dressings like a Caesar can contain excessive amounts of preservatives, fat, and added sugars in comparison to a lovely flavorful herb dressing made with olive oil and a little mustard at home," says Elizabeth Ann Shaw, MS, RDN, CLT, and author of Fertility Foods to POPSUGAR.
"Two tablespoons = 180 calories, 18 grams total fat, 290 gm sodium," she says. Instead, make your own or go with olive oil. And, if you do want a creamy dressing, just use a forkful and spread it rather than drizzling it freely.