Chicken Caesar Salad (Print Version)

Classic Italian-American salad with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salad

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
02 - 2 grilled chicken breasts (approximately 10.5 ounces), sliced
03 - 2 cups croutons
04 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ For the Caesar Dressing

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced (optional)
10 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovies (if using), garlic, grated Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
03 - In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with enough Caesar dressing to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange grilled chicken slices on top of the dressed lettuce. Sprinkle with croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.
05 - Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The homemade dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Everything stays perfectly crisp because you toss it right before serving
  • Grilled chicken adds that smoky depth that makes it feel like a real meal
02 -
  • Cold dressing on cold lettuce keeps everything crisp and refreshing
  • The anchovies dissolve almost completely but leave behind this incredible savory depth
  • Leftover dressing keeps for a week and makes everything taste better
03 -
  • Make double the dressing and keep it in a jar for impromptu salads all week
  • Grill extra chicken for tomorrow lunch prep
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