Lemon Chicken Caesar Salad

Lemon zest on chicken caesar salad in bowl with wooden spoons.

5 from 1 vote

Bright, zesty, and full of flavor, this Lemon Chicken Caesar Salad takes the classic Caesar to the next level. Juicy chicken is layered over crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and parmesan.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Sara Smith | Eat Dessert Snack

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce 6-8 cups
2 teaspoons lemon zest (one lemon)
4 Tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup Caesar dressing
2 cups croutons
1½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken
½ cup pine nuts
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Wash and chop 1 head romaine lettuce into small bite sized pieces. It should equal 6-8 cups. Transfer to a salad serving bowl.
Zest your lemon first, before cutting it to juice it. Combine 4 Tablespoons lemon juice and half the lemon zest in a bowl with ¾ cup Caesar dressing in a small bowl.
Assemble the salad by placing 2 cups croutons, 1½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken, ½ cup pine nuts, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese on top of the lettuce.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently stir them together. Top with the last half of the lemon zest.
*If making ahead, keep the croutons and dressing separate from the salad and add right before serving.

Notes

If making ahead, keep the croutons and dressing separate from the salad until ready to serve.

Refrigerate: up to 3 days.

Freezing not recommended.

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