Vegetarian Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Satisfy your craving for a classic Caesar salad with a plant-based twist in this irresistible Vegetarian Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. Featuring tender, perfectly grilled vegetarian chicken fillets seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and black pepper, this hearty salad is as flavorful as it is wholesome. Crisp romaine lettuce, golden homemade ciabatta croutons, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese bring texture and richness, while the creamy tang of Caesar dressing and a splash of fresh lemon juice tie everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect for lunch or dinner, delivering all the iconic flavors of a Caesar salad in a vegetarian-friendly way. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite soup for a well-rounded meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces vegetarian chicken fillets
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 slices ciabatta bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup caesar dressing
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Brush vegetarian chicken fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Grill the vegetarian chicken fillets for about 5-7 minutes on each side until heated through and grill marks appear. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
Chop the ciabatta bread into small cubes. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove of crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Bake the bread cubes in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp. Once done, remove and allow to cool.
Step 6
While the bread is toasting, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 7
Slice the grilled vegetarian chicken fillets into strips.
Step 8
To the salad bowl with lettuce, add the vegetarian chicken strips, toasted ciabatta croutons, 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, and remaining crushed garlic.
Step 9
Pour the caesar dressing and lemon juice over the salad. Toss everything gently until the ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 10
Serve the salad in bowls and, if desired, sprinkle extra parmesan cheese and a crack of black pepper on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1749.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1540.9 |
| Total Fat 72.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5915.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 147.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.9g | |
| Protein 86.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1032.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2837.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories