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Easy Chicken Caesar Salad

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Easy Chicken Caesar Salad with a low fat and worry free dressing is a juicy and healthy salad. It is simple to toss and delicious to eat when topped with this creamy, low fat and homemade Caesar dressing. 

I recommend, Caesar Salad is a must for everyone to have in their recipe files and this recipe will definitely not disappoint you. It is flavourful and satisfying! Makes for the perfect summer dinner or an evening snack. 

Making this Caesar Salad is extremely easy. It is all about the topping and the creamy, delicious dressing, like it is in most salads. The original Caesar Salad Dressing contains eggs and anchovies, but I am not a fan of either. I prefer not to have these two ingredients in my salad bowl. 

So, I have modified the salad dressing recipe, which is still creamy and delicious without eggs and anchovies. 

What goes in a Caesar Salad? 

There are many variations for this salad, but a classic Caesar Salad contains:

  • Croutons – I make the croutons at home
  • Caesar Salad Dressing – Low fat, creamy and homemade
  • Romaine Lettuce or Iceberg – To enjoy the crunch and juiciness 
  • Parmesan Cheese – For garnishing 

But, another common ingredient that you will find in many restaurants is chicken and egg. These two ingredients definitely add more protein to the salad and at the same time make it even more tempting. I always add chicken to my Caesar Salad but otherwise it’s optional if you would like to add it to your salad bowl. 

How to make homemade croutons?

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Homemade croutons are definitely the best! There are two ways of making them at home, in the air fryer or simply baking them in the oven. 

  • How to make croutons in the air fryer: Remove the crust of the bread (optional) and cut the bread into small cubes. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt and let them cook in the air fryer until golden and crispy. Shaking the tray once in between This will take about 7-10 minutes.
  • How to make croutons in the oven: Remove the crust of the bread (optional) and cut the bread into cubes. Drizzle the bread with 1-2 tablespoon olive oil, salt and bake until golden and crispy. This process shall take 7-10 minutes if it is a sandwich bread. Sourdough will slightly take longer, up to 15 minutes. Shake the tray once in between for the croutons to cook evenly. 

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Now you can say goodbye to bottled Caesar dressing because this homemade, creamy and delicious Caesar dressing is the only way forward! 

The dressing is easy to throw together and requires ingredients that are easily available in anyone’s pantry. It is the perfect blend of so many robust flavours that blend in together perfectly. The best part about this salad dressing is that it is low fat and lesser in calories in comparison to all the other dressings out there in the market. But with this recipe, you will still have a rich and creamy dressing. 

The ingredients needed are low fat mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, olive oil, and finely diced garlic. Yes it is that simple! 

I hope you enjoy this delicious and healthy bowl of Caesar Salad. If you have any suggestion please do leave them in the comments section below. 

Also, if you are a salad person like me, try out the Asian Kale Salad and the Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad. These two salad recipes are easy to toss and taste delicious at the same time!

Easy Chicken Caesar Salad
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Easy Chicken Caesar Salad

Recipe by Ishana PassiCourse: Non-Vegetarian, SaladsDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Easy Chicken Caesar Salad with a low fat and worry free dressing is a juicy and healthy salad. It is simple to toss and delicious to eat!

Ingredients

  • 1 romaine lettuce

  • 400 gms chicken breast

  • 3-4 slices bread

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

  • Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 spoon soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Cut the lettuce into pieces, wash the leaves well and set aside to dry. Cut the cherry tomatoes into half and set aside.
  • Slice the chicken into small pieces and marinate it in thyme, pinch paprika, turmeric and salt, spoon olive oil. Heat a pan to medium heat, add the chicken and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Cut the bread into slices. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and let them cook in the air fryer for about 7-10 minutes until golden crispy.
  • In a bowl prepare the salad dressing by whisking together all the salad dressing ingredients. Whisk until well combined.
  • In a large bowl place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons and the sliced chicken and coat with the salad dressing. Mix well and serve.
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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad

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No more dull grilled chicken dinners!

During this summer season, there is something about the heat that has me wanting lighter foods like this Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad. Grilled chicken salads make for a wholesome dinner to share with your loved ones. Summer salad recipes are not only simple to toss but also totally delicious and often a nutritional powerhouse, like this Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad. 

Nothing is more revitalising than a bowl of mixed greens, fresh summer produce and a healthy salad dressing. 

During the summer season, my father and I mostly indulge in refreshing and light salads to beat the heat. These easy summer dinner recipes for family are delicious and healthy salads. They always work when we are back from our workout sessions or simply just enjoying the evening breeze. We like to use fresh vegetables and greens and create a vibrant bowl leaving us satisfied and full. 

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This recipe provides lots of Vitamin A and folate from the arugula leaves, protein from the grilled chicken and lots of antioxidants from the cucumbers and tomatoes. The tangy honey-mustard vinaigrette is the perfect healthy salad dressing to balance the bitterness of the arugula leaves and the juiciness of the tomatoes. I assure you, put this refreshing summer salad in the centre of the table and it will be finished in no time. The tanginess of the dressing, bitterness of the leaves and the char of the grilled chicken is truly irresistible! If you have been trying to make your dinners healthier then this is the perfect salad to start with. 

This is a fairly simple recipe that only requires one dressing which also acts as a marinade for the grilled chicken. 

Arugula Leaves Preparation

You should always start by washing the arugula leaves under running water. This dusts off the dust and dirt and immediately resting them in an ice bath for a couple of minutes. The ice bath prevents the leaves from changing its colour and keeps them fresh. 

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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

The honey-mustard vinaigrette requires olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, oregano, chilli flakes, chopped garlic and mint leaves. Whisk together all the ingredients and you have your salad dressing ready! Isn’t it super quick and easy? 

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Marinade

Now coming to the marinated grilled chicken! 

A tip, try to marinate and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours. The key to marinating your grilled chicken longer is that the citric acid of the lemon juice will break down the fibres of the meat, tenderise it and at the same time enhance the flavour of the meat! Who doesn’t love a juicy grilled chicken breast?! 

Keep the grilled chicken marinade refrigerated, unless you want some bacteria to accompany your grilled chicken!

How to make the Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe 
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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe 

Recipe by Ishana PassiCourse: Non-Vegetarian, SaladDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients Dressing/marinade

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp vinegar or apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • 2 tbsp water

  • juice of 1 lemon

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp freshly chopped coriander

  • 2 tsp honey

  • Rock salt to taste

  • Pepper to taste

  • 2 tsp finely chopped garlic

  • 500 gm boneless, skinless chicken breast

  • SALAD

  • 2 cups arugula leaves – washed and dried ( roughly chopped)

  • 1 large cucumber diced

  • 1 large tomato diced

  • 1 onion finely sliced

  • Rock salt to taste

Directions

  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl. Keep aside half and refrigerate for later to use as the dressing. Pour out the remaining in a shallow dish.
  • Marinade the chicken in the dish for at least 15 minutes (if time allows up to 2 hours in the refrigerator). While the chicken is being marinated, prepare all the salad ingredients and toss together in a large bowl.
  • Let the chicken rest for 3-5 mins, slice and mix with the salad. Drizzle the remaining untouched dressing over the salad and serve!
  • Add a handful of mixed seeds of your choice to add extra crunch!

Notes

  • Keep the marinated chicken refrigerated.

Hi! If you have any questions related to the recipe please leave a comment below. Don’t keep this recipe to yourself and spread the word! Make sure to try the Asian Kale Salad Recipe for some Asian flavours.