Southwestern Caesar Salad With Chicken Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well.
• In large bowl, combine lettuce, croutons and cheese; toss to mix. Add dressing; mix well.
• Divide lettuce mixture evenly onto salad plates. Arrange chicken evenly over lettuce mixture. If desired, top each salad with additional shredded Parmesan cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Chop and place romaine in a large salad bowl. Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and chili powder in a small bowl. Continue whisking while streaming in extra-virgin olive oil. When dressing is combined, toss Romaine salad with dressing and garnish salad with broken tortilla chips, smoked cheddar and pepper Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss again, then serve.
• Yield: Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: none Ease of preparation: easy

SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
• Mix dressing with cayenne.
• Add dressing to salad and toss.
• Top with parmesan and croutons.

THE HOUSTONIAN'S SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare dressing first.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire and water.
• Process all until smooth.
• With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into egg mixture.
• When all oil has been incorporated, add chili paste, lemon and lime juices and Parmesan.
• Process until smooth.
• Prepare salad next.
• Spin or pat lettuce dry.
• Place in large salad bowl.
• Add dressing; toss lightly.
• Add beans and corn; toss again.
• Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.
• Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cheese.
• Garnish with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, chipotles and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in large bowl. Add dressing and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto both sides.
• Grill over medium-high heat about 6 minutes per side (or you may broil).
• Allow to cool then slice into strips; set aside.
• For the dressing; in a blender or food processor combine mayonnaise, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cumin, anchovy fillets, green onions, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, fresh garlic, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; process or blend until smooth then season with salt if desired.
• Place the lettuce in a large glass bowl, add in black beans; toss to mix.
• Top the salad with croutons and red bell pepper rings and cooked chicken slices, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any amount desired).
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve dressing on the side.
• Delicious!

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well.
• In large bowl, combine lettuce, croutons and cheese; toss to mix.
• Add dressing; mix well.
• Divide lettuce mixture evenly onto individual serving plates.
• Top each evenly with chicken and bacon bits.
• If desired sprinkle with additional shredded Parmesan cheese and serve with a lemon wedge.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.