Crisp romaine with creamy homemade Caesar dressing, golden croutons, shaved Parmesan, and your choice of grilled protein.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
→ Croutons
04 - 3 cups day-old bread, cubed
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Protein
09 - 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
10 - 1 can chickpeas, drained and roasted
11 - 8 ounces grilled shrimp
→ Caesar Dressing
12 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
16 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
19 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely before use.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, anchovy fillets, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Grill chicken breasts until cooked through and slice; or roast chickpeas at 400°F tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes; or grill shrimp until just cooked through.
04 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with half the Caesar dressing. Add cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan cheese.
05 - Top salad with prepared croutons, selected protein, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
