Description
Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing is a delightful fusion of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy dressing that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh romaine lettuce
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Croutons (homemade or store-bought)
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh lemon juice
- Anchovy paste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill each side for 6-8 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy paste, minced garlic (optional), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss the greens: In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce with half of the dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Add chicken and toppings: Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the dressed lettuce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Serve immediately: Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg