Chicken Caesar Salad with Cashew Caesar Dressing
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Caesar Salad with Cashew Caesar Dressing
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This lightened up Chicken Caesar Salad recipe features an easy homemade cashew caesar dressing, healthy grilled chicken & gluten free parmesan crisps!
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Ingredients
Cashew Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup unsalted cashews soaked 8-10 hours
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Grilled Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cashew Caesar Dressing
Caesar Salad
- 2 romaine hearts app 12 ounces - chopped
- ½ cup Cashew Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup parmesan cheese crisps
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Instructions
Cashew Caesar Dressing
- Soak cashews in water for 8-10 hours.
- Note: if you forget to soak the cashews, you can quick-soak them in 20 minutes. To do this, add the cashews to a small pot, cover the cashews with water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and cover. Wait 15 minutes, then remove the lid from the pot and drain the cashews
- Drain the cashews from the water and transfer to a blender.
- Add the water, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper to the blender with the cashews.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Grilled Chicken.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Toss the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper and caesar dressing.
- Grill until golden brown, 5-6 minutes per side.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips.
Caesar Salad
- In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the remaining prepared cashew caesar dressing, approximately ½ cup.
- Top with the grilled chicken and parmesan cheese crisps.
Notes
- Meal Prep: the caesar salad dressing and grilled chicken can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve the salad, making this salad perfect for meal prep!
- Gluten Free: this salad is gluten free. Always make sure the Worcestershire sauce used in the salad dressing is labeled gluten free.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
851mg
(35%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4955mg
(99%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 851mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4955mg | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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