Description
A vibrant medley of grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy dressing that elevates any meal with its refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head of fresh romaine lettuce
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- 1 cup croutons
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- While chicken grills, rinse and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces; place in a large bowl.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into bits. Add to the bowl with romaine alongside croutons.
- Once chicken is done grilling, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Add sliced chicken to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad, top with Parmesan cheese, and squeeze fresh lemon juice before tossing gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and garlic before grilling. - Substitute romaine with kale or add cherry tomatoes for color. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.