Chicken Caesar Salad (Printable)

Hearty salad featuring crisp romaine, grilled chicken, homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
02 - 2 grilled chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces), sliced
03 - 2 cups croutons
04 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ Caesar Dressing

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced (optional)
10 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovies if using, garlic, grated Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
03 - Place chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl. Toss with sufficient Caesar dressing to coat leaves evenly.
04 - Arrange grilled chicken slices over dressed lettuce. Sprinkle with croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The homemade dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something substantial but not heavy
02 -
  • The dressing keeps for a week in the refrigerator and actually tastes better after the flavors meld
  • Room temperature dressing coats lettuce more evenly than cold dressing straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing, or the dressing will slide right off
  • Make double the dressing and keep it in the fridge for instant salads all week
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