Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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This grilled chicken Caesar salad recipe gets a flavor boost thanks to grilling the chicken on an outdoor barbecue. The homemade Caesar dressing is worth the effort. All in all, this is a perfect light summer meal!

Caesar salad with croutons and topped with chicken breast
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Rest Time:
10 mins
Marinate Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 33 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Caesar Dressing:

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 anchovy filets

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar

  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 (1 ounce) chunk Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

  • 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 pound Romaine lettuce

  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup croutons

Directions

  1. Add garlic cloves, anchovy filets, mustard, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan cheese to the jar of a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix). Blend on high until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. Pour half the dressing into a lidded glass jar; refrigerate dressing until ready to use. Pour remaining dressing into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, reseal the bag, and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.

  3. Preheat a gas grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Grill chicken on the preheated grill with lid closed, until browned and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side.  An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Remove chicken to rest on a plate for 10 minutes; slice into strips. Refrigerate chicken strips until chilled.

  6. To assemble, roughly pull Romaine lettuce apart into bite-sized pieces. Pour chilled dressing over lettuce, toss. Divide salad onto 4 plates, top with croutons, shaved Parmesan and chicken strips. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384 Calories
28g Fat
9g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 873mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 183mg 14%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 536mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.