What goes on a chicken Caesar salad?

Classically: romaine lettuce, grilled or baked chicken, croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing made with garlic, lemon, Worcestershire, Dijon, anchovy, and emulsion fat (egg yolk or mayo).

Is a chicken Caesar salad actually healthy?

Yes when you control portions and use lighter swaps like Greek yogurt based dressing, fewer croutons, and plenty of lettuce and lean chicken.

What are the ingredients in a simple Caesar salad?

Simple Caesar: romaine lettuce, Parmesan shavings, croutons, dressing with garlic, lemon, anchovy or paste, olive oil, mustard or egg yolk, Worcestershire, salt, pepper.

What makes a salad a Caesar salad?

It’s the signature combo of romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and an emulsified garlic-lemon dressing anchored by anchovies or Worcestershire a flavor profile that defines “Caesar.”

Chicken Caesar Salad – 5-Star Flavor in 7 Steps

Ingredients

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2 grilled chicken breasts

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup homemade croutons

1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan

1/3 cup Caesar dressing (classic or Greek yogurt-based)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

1. Season and grill chicken breasts; rest and slice.

2. Chop and chill romaine lettuce.

3. Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing in a large bowl.

4. Add sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan.

5. Top with cracked black pepper and lemon wedges.

6. Serve immediately on chilled plates.

Notes

Use Greek yogurt Caesar for a lighter option.

Toast whole-grain bread for healthy croutons.

Add avocado or cherry tomatoes for variation.

Author: Quinto
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 90mg