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Sunday Caesar Salad

Megan DeKok
Created Dec 26, 2013
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Skip the takeout tonight and create this lighter version of the classic salad.

Sunday Caesar Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 21
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

Marinade

  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper

Croutons

  • 1/2 whole wheat baguette
  • Olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Finely grated Parmesan cheese

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic mustard
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Salad

  • 2 romaine hearts, chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place chicken large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Top with Marinade ingredients. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Cut baguette into 1-inch cubes. In large bowl, toss with remaining Croutons ingredients. Transfer bread cubes to cookie sheet. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven; set aside to cool.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). (Cook time depends on how thick the pieces are.) Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand while making Dressing.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, place dressing ingredients in small jar with lid. Cover; shake until combined. Set aside at room temperature.
  • Step 
    5
    In large salad bowl, place lettuce, avocados, tomatoes and capers. Cut chicken into strips; add to salad. Add most of the croutons. Using vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan cheese into slivers over salad. Add dressing; toss with hands or tongs until everything is equally coated. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and croutons to taste.

Nutrition

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