Best Caribbean Chicken Caesar Salad For Two Recipes

CAESAR SALAD FOR TWO

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There's no need to dine out when you crave a classic Caesar salad -- make this rendition at home, with all the bells and whistles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 thick slices rustic white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 large egg yolk or 1 tablespoon pasteurized egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small head romaine lettuce, cored, outer leaves discarded, and heart cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let croutons cool completely.
On a cutting board, combine garlic, anchovies, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a large knife, drag the blade at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons oil. Season with pepper. Just before serving, add croutons and lettuce to dressing and toss; top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 g, Cholesterol 7 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

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Whenever we're invited to potlucks, I'm always asked to bring a salad because people know it's one of my specialties. This dish is especially good on summer days when it's too hot to cook on the stove. -Deb Weisberger Mullett Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 large bunch romaine, torn (12 cups)
1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2/3 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the romaine, croutons and tomatoes; add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates. Slice chicken; arrange on salads.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

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Kim Blanda of Neptune, New Jersey hails this zesty dish a success. "After tasting the salad at a friend's going-away party, I made sure to request the recipe. Now I fix it for my husband just about every week," she tells. :It's great with a potato or pasta side dish and chunks of crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups torn romaine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips
2 cups seasoned salad croutons
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.