Description
This Gluten Free Chicken Caesar Salad is a delicious twist on the classic recipe, featuring homemade gluten-free croutons, grilled chicken, and a creamy yogurt-based Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
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Croutons
- 4 cups cubed gluten free bread (about 4 slices)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 pound cooked grilled chicken breast
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Croutons: Toss cubed bread with olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayo, parmesan, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, grilled chicken, and parmesan. Toss with dressing and top with homemade croutons.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding cherry tomatoes, avocado, or bacon.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute grilled chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg