Lectinfreier Caesar Salad mit Rinderfilet & C8 MCT-Dressing

May 8, 2026

By Karin Stumpfl

Lektinfreier Caesar Salad mit Rinderfilet & C8 MCT-Dressing

Lectine-Free Caesar Salad with Beef Fillet & C8 MCT Dressing

Lectine-Free Caesar Salad – creamy, with high-quality protein and healthy fats

A lectine-free Caesar Salad has everything a modern low-lectin diet needs: tender beef fillet, crisp lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing based on high-quality C8 Organic MCT oil. The recipe is gluten-free, protein-rich, and provides quick energy without unnecessary additives.

Perfect as a light lunch or nutrient-rich dinner.

Ingredients for 2 servings

200 g beef fillet
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp Kosher salt (or more to taste)
1 large egg yolk
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
90 ml C8 Organic MCT Oil
3 tbsp Pecorino, finely grated
1 small iceberg lettuce or alternatively chicory or endive lettuce
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: additional Pecorino for serving

Preparation

1. Properly sear the beef fillet

Remove the beef fillet from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before frying and lightly salt it.

Heat a pan to high heat and only use heat-stable, natural fats:

Beef tallow
Ghee
Sheep butter

Sear the meat for about 2–3 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Then let it rest briefly and cut into thin strips.

2. Prepare Caesar dressing with C8 MCT oil

Crush garlic and salt into a fine paste. Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.

Slowly incorporate the C8 Organic MCT oil while continuously stirring until a creamy dressing forms. Then fold in the Pecorino and season with pepper.

3. Arrange the salad

Cut the iceberg lettuce, chicory, or endive lettuce into bite-sized pieces and mix with the dressing. Divide between two plates and arrange the beef fillet strips on top. Serve with additional Pecorino, if desired.

Why this Caesar Salad is lectine-free

Classic Caesar Salads often contain croutons, industrial vegetable oils, and heavily processed ingredients. This lectine-free version instead relies on:

fresh, natural ingredients
high-quality animal proteins
healthy fats

This makes the salad ideal for a conscious lectine-free diet.

The benefits of C8 Organic MCT Oil

C8 MCT oil is one of the highest quality medium-chain fatty acids and is converted into energy by the body particularly quickly. Many people use MCT oil to support:

mental clarity and focus
benefits of ketosis even without a ketogenic diet and fasting
sustainable energy without a sugar crash
fast fat metabolism

Learn more about high-quality C8 Organic MCT Oil at:
tobio.at/mct

Why we generally do not recommend vegetable oils and what unsaturated fatty acids are all about? See our own article on this.

Which type of lettuce is best?

Iceberg lettuce provides extra crunch and a classic Caesar salad character.
Chicory brings a slightly bitter note and more sophistication.
Endive lettuce provides a strong aroma and pairs perfectly with the creamy dressing.

Why Pecorino perfectly complements this Caesar Salad

Pecorino gives the Caesar dressing a spicy, slightly salty note and harmonizes wonderfully with robust beef fillet and bitter lettuces such as chicory or endive.

Tips for the perfect Caesar Salad

Use the highest quality, grass-fed beef fillet possible.
Freshly grated Pecorino provides a particularly intense aroma.
The dressing tastes especially intense if allowed to sit for 10 minutes.
Add a little lemon zest for extra freshness.

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