Caesar chicken salad
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Caesar chicken salad, featuring succulent grilled chicken tossed with crisp romaine lettuce and drizzled in a creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a satisfying and tasty meal!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic, peeled
- 2 to 3 cups diced skinless, boneless cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 60g canned flat anchovy filets, drained
- 2 scallions (green onions), trimmed, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper (170g) washed, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 to 6 leaves (110g) romaine lettuce, washed, torn into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1-ounce chunk fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups store-bought or homemade garlic croutons (see below)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Blend together the oils, vinegar, anchovies, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then move the mixture to a bowl. Combine with chicken, scallions, and peppers, and let it marinate for as long as you can before serving.
- Before you serve, mix in the romaine lettuce, ensuring all ingredients are coated, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow each person to grate Parmesan over their salad and top with croutons.
Summary:
- Calories: 1613 kcal
- Fat: 101 g
- Protein: 123 g
- Carbs: 49 g
- Potassium: 1923 mg
- Magnesium: 190 mg