A fresh salad featuring roasted chicken, smoky bacon, crisp greens, cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing.
# Components:
→ Chicken & Bacon
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
→ Greens & Vegetables
03 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses & Bread
06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
07 - 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
08 - 1 cup croutons
→ Creamy Caesar-Style Dressing
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
11 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
02 - In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
03 - Incorporate diced cooked chicken breast, crumbled bacon, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan into the vegetable mixture.
04 - Pour the prepared creamy Caesar-style dressing over the combined ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Sprinkle croutons over the top just before serving to maintain crispness.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
