Rotisserie Chicken Caesar Salad
This rotisserie chicken Caesar salad is an easy dinner idea complete with croutons, a homemade Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 1-2 garlic cloves , minced
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- freshly cracked pepper
Caesar Salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce , rinsed, chilled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces (6-8 cups)
- 1- 2 cups croutons
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese , shredded or shaved
- 2 cups shredded chicken , I used rotisserie
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1-2 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce until anchovy paste is combined.
- Whisk in the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined. Season to taste, if needed. Chill until ready to use.
Caesar Salad
- In a large serving bowl, add lettuce and chicken. Sprinkle with parmesan and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.
Notes
Croutons: Use my homemade croutons recipe for optimal flavor.
Variation: Add in sliced cherry tomatoes and diced avocado to make it even heartier.
Storage: Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Toss with salad just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 694mg, Potassium: 315mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 9223IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 216mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
