CHICKEN SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING

Chicken Salad with Caesar Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 whole-grain English muffin, halved
5 ounces diced canned or fresh cooked chicken breast
Caesar Dressing, recipe follows
Lettuce leaves, optional
Tomato slices, optional
Onion slices, optional
1/3 cup mashed ripe avocado (from about 1/2 avocado)
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon) or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional

Steps:

Toast the English muffin and set aside.
In a bowl, add the chicken and some of the Caesar Dressing and toss to combine.
Layer both halves of the English muffin with lettuce, tomato and onion slices, if desired. Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly on top.
Place the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, Parmesan, salt, pepper, anchovy paste, if using, plus 6 tablespoons water in a food processor or powerful blender and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.