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Chicken Caesar Salad
This classic chicken Caesar salad recipe is a great summertime meal. It takes minutes to prep and is loaded with texture and flavor. The creamy Caesar dressing ties everything together for one delicious and filling lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
775 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Caesar dressing
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from one lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard I like the brand Maille
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise best quality such as Hellmann's Real
- ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Salad ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut in strips, cooked
- 1 romaine lettuce rinsed and chopped into bite-sized pieces, large
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved or grated
- croutons
Instructions
- Make Caesar dressing by stirring all ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
- Place Romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl and sprinkle generously with shredded parmesan cheese and cooled croutons. Add cooked chicken breast strips to the salad. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
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Notes
- Make the Caesar dressing up to a week ahead of time and keep it stored in the fridge in a sealed jar or bottle.
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce are traditionally used, but you can make this salad with baby spinach or arugula if you prefer.
- Don't add the dressing until you are ready to serve or the lettuce can wilt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
775kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
(94%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
2159mg
(90%)
Potassium
632mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1666IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
556mg
(56%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 775
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 775kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2159mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1666IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 556mg | 56% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.