Chicken Caesar Salad
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Chicken Caesar Salad
Description
This recipe layers salted and cooked ingredients over chopped romaine lettuce or salad greens. Crumbled bacon adds a smoky crunch, while sliced boiled eggs contribute creaminess and protein. Cooked and seasoned chicken breast provides the main protein element. Cherry tomatoes lend acidity and freshness. Croutons add crisp texture, and Parmesan cheese grated and shaved delivers salty, nutty flavor. Caesar dressing ties all components together with its signature tang.
The dish can be served as two large main salads or four smaller side portions. It pairs well with garlic bread, grilled corn, or baked potatoes when used as a main. For side salads, it complements pizza, sandwiches, wraps, or soup. The salad's layered approach makes for a hearty, satisfying meal or accompaniment.
Ingredients can be prepped 2 to 3 days ahead and stored separately for convenience. Leftovers keep well for up to three days, though croutons lose crispness. Garnish with additional Parmesan and seasonings at serving time.
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce washed, dried and chopped, or salad greens
- 3 lices Bacon cooked and cumbled
- 3 egg sliced or chopped, boiled
- 1 large chicken breast seasoned and cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shaved
- caesar salad dressing brand Marzetti® Simply Dressed®
Instructions
- Add greens to a large mixing bowl. Layer crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, chicken breast, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle on ½ tablespoon grated parmesan and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan with 1 cup of croutons.
- Drizzle the desired amount of dressing and toss (or serve undressed and dress individual servings).
- Garnish with the remaining ½ tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan. Optional: sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Serving size: 2 large dinner salads or 4 side salads.
Notes
- You can prepare and store the salad components separately 2-3 days in advance to save time at serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; croutons will lose their crisp texture.
- This recipe yields 2 large main dish salads or 4 side salads.
- Pair the salad with Cheesy Garlic Bread, grilled Corn on the Cob, or a Baked Potato for a main dish.
- As a side, serve alongside Tomato Pizza, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Flatout Wraps, or a bowl of soup.
- Refer to related recipes for bacon in the oven, easy peel hard-boiled eggs, homemade croutons, and Caesar dressing for enhanced preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6540IU | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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