Chicken Caesar Salad
This chicken Caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It's so flavorful, you won't believe how simple it is to make!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine or salad greens, washed, dried and chopped
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and cumbled
- 3 boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
- 1 large chicken breast, seasoned and cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan cheese
- Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Add greens to a large mixing bowl. Layer crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, chicken breast, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle on ½ tablespoon grated parmesan and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan with 1 cup of croutons.
- Drizzle the desired amount of dressing and toss (or serve undressed and dress individual servings).
- Garnish with the remaining ½ tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan. Optional: sprinkle on some salt and black pepper.
- Serving size: 2 large dinner salads or 4 side salads.
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Notes
When served as a main dish. Pair with Cheesy Garlic Bread, Corn on the Cob on the Grill, or a Perfect Baked Potato.
When served as a side dish. Try it alongside Tomato Pizza, a Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe, Flatout Wraps, or a small bowl of soup.
Make ahead of time. Cook and prepare the different ingredients 2-3 days ahead and store them separately until you're ready to assemble the salad.
STORE. Do not let you salad sit out for more than 2 hours. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind the croutons will not stay crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6540IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.8mg