Description
A classic Caesar Salad with a grilled chicken twist — crisp romaine, smoky chicken, and creamy dressing combine for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner. Simple to make, endlessly satisfying, and full of restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
**For the dressing:**
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts until golden and cooked through; set aside to rest, then slice.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine with dressing until evenly coated.
4. Top with sliced grilled chicken, croutons, and additional Parmesan.
5. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.
Add avocado or cherry tomatoes for a twist.
Great for meal prep — pack dressing separately to keep lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: grilled chicken caesar salad, classic caesar, easy dinner, healthy salad, weeknight meal