Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Chicken
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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Chicken
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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Chicken is just as tasty as a classic Caesar Salad but with a smoky flavor that cannot be beaten!
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Ingredients
for the salad-
- 3 heads romaine hearts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 10 slices Bacon cooked and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 1/2 croutons crushed
for the chicken marinade-
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
for the dressing-
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice juice of about 1 whole lemon
- 2 whole anchovy filets* canned, or anchovy paste
- 1/2 head** garlic will only use 4 cloves in dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked + more to taste
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and black pepper.
- Trim chicken breasts of any excess fat and cut into thin strips. Place in bowl with marinade ingredients and set aside while preparing other recipe elements.
- Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to high.
- Slice 3 hearts of romaine in half lengthwise, brush with some olive oil, season with a little salt, and set aside.
- Place hearts of romaine onto the grill and char quickly on each side. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Reduce the heat of the grill. Slice the head of garlic in half to reveal cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place onto the grill, cut side down to char and soften, about 7-10 minutes.
- Remove garlic from grill when it has sufficient grill marks and has somewhat softened. Squeeze out 4 cloves and set aside for dressing.
- Add the chicken to the grill and cook about 1-2 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. Remove chicken from the grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
for the dressing-
- Add all dressing ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth. (You can also whisk all ingredients in a small bowl if you don't have a blender.)
to assemble-
- Separate the romaine leaves (optional) and place them on a large serving platter. Add grilled chicken, bacon, parmesan cheese shavings, crushed croutons, and drizzle with the caesar dressing. Season with more freshly cracked black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- *If you are allergic to anchovies, you can leave these out of the recipe, but be sure to add salt (to taste). Anchovies have a high salt content, which is why I left salt out of the dressing ingredients. If you think you won’t like the taste, don’t worry – you can’t even tell they’re in there. They just give this dressing the essential umami, salty flavoring.
- **You can skip grilling the garlic if you don't want to take the time for this step. You only need 4 cloves of garlic for the dressing and can use raw, if desired. If you do grill your garlic head, you can save the rest for another recipe like garlic mashed potatoes or homemade bone broth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
785kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
69g
(106%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
31g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
895mg
(37%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 785 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 785kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 69g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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