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Twisted Chicken Caesar Salad

Twisted Chicken Caesar Salad with seasoned sliced chicken, crispy garlic croutons, shaved Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing. Crunchy bacon, diced avocado, and a bright lemon twist add extra texture and flavor to a classic Caesar salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 romaine lettuce hearts chopped
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts sliced
  • 6 bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup garlic croutons
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Caesar Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 mixing bowl

Method
 

Make the Caesar dressing
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, milk, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate the dressing while you prepare the salad so it thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
Build the salad
  1. Arrange chopped romaine lettuce hearts in a large serving bowl.
  2. Top with sliced cooked chicken breasts, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, shaved Parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons.
  3. Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad.
  4. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve immediately.

Notes

For best crunch, keep croutons and romaine dry until the last moment, then toss right before serving. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 2 days, but expect the croutons to soften; drain any excess liquid from avocado. Freezing isn’t recommended due to texture changes. For a lighter option, use light mayonnaise for the dressing to reduce calories without changing the method.