Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
A delicious and satisfying Classic Chicken Caesar Salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine, homemade croutons, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1) head romaine lettuce, chopped
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1 cup) croutons
- (1/4 cups) mayonnaise
- (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- (1 teaspoon) Dijon mustard
- (1 clove) garlic, minced
- (1/4 teaspoons) Worcestershire sauce
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Rub 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 3
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine 1 head of chopped romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup croutons.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the dressing.
- 6
Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad bowl.
- 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
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