Chicken Caesar Salad (Printable)

Hearty salad featuring crisp romaine, grilled chicken, homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
02 - 2 grilled chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces), sliced
03 - 2 cups croutons
04 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6–7 minutes per side 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.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The homemade dressing puts store-bought versions to shame and comes together in minutes
  • Grilling the chicken adds smoky depth that makes the whole salad feel special
02 -
  • The dressing tastes significantly better after sitting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, so make it ahead if you can
  • Wet romaine leads to soggy salad, so spin it dry or pat it thoroughly with paper towels before dressing
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients emulsify better, so let your mayo and sour cream sit out for 10 minutes before making the dressing
  • If the dressing feels too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches pouring consistency
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