Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, crunchy garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesan are tossed with a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing and topped with juicy grilled chicken in this timeless salad that works as a light meal on its own.
Why You'll Love This
- Homemade creamy Caesar dressing
- Crunchy homemade croutons
- Satisfying as a light main course
Ingredients
- 2boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper, divided
- 2 cupscubed day-old bread, for croutons
- 2 tablespoonsmelted butter, for croutons
- 1/2 cupmayonnaise
- 2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
- 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard
- 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tablespoonswater, to thin dressing
- 2romaine hearts, chopped
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Toss the cubed bread with the melted butter and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet, then spread in a single layer.
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