Chicken Caesar Salad with Asparagus
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Chicken Caesar Salad with Asparagus, a fresh twist on a classic favorite! Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken breasts and tender, smoky asparagus spears take center stage, complemented by crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese. Tossed in creamy Caesar dressing with a zesty squeeze of lemon, this salad is a delightful marriage of bold flavors and textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a satisfying lunch or a light yet protein-packed dinner. Perfect for fans of contemporary healthy recipes, this dish balances nutrition and indulgence beautifully—don’t be surprised if it becomes your new go-to grilled chicken salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus spears
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1 cup croutons
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 piece lemon, juiced
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
While the chicken cooks, grill the asparagus for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender but still slightly crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Top the lettuce with shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, and the grilled asparagus spears (cut into thirds if they’re too long).
Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it over the salad.
Drizzle the Caesar dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.8 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.2 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 8270 mg | 360% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 222.5 g | 445% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 3307 mg | 254% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 4439 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
