Description
A classic Chicken Caesar Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy grilled chicken, homemade croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- 1 cup homemade croutons
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Let it rest before slicing into strips.
- Tear the lettuce: Take your romaine and tear it into bite-sized pieces, placing them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the chicken: Arrange the grilled chicken strips atop the romaine.
- Sprinkle Parmesan: Generously shave or grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the salad.
- Toss in croutons: Add homemade croutons to the salad.
- Drizzle with dressing: Liberally drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad.
- Season: Sprinkle fresh black pepper and add lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately: Toss everything gently to combine and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare chicken and croutons a day in advance. Store in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Salad, Healthy Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Classic Salad Recipe